The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a resolution Thursday that aimed to prevent then-President Donald Trump from deploying U.S. military forces to Venezuela. The vote on the Democratic-backed resolution resulted in a tie, falling short of the majority needed for passage.

The outcome highlighted the challenges faced by then-House Speaker Mike Johnson in maintaining party unity and also reflected growing unease within the Republican-controlled Congress regarding the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela. Republican leaders held the vote open for more than 20 minutes to defeat the resolution.

The resolution was introduced amid concerns over potential U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, which had been experiencing political and economic instability. Proponents of the resolution argued that Congress should have a check on the president's authority to deploy troops, particularly in situations where military action had not been explicitly authorized.

A similar resolution in the Senate also faced a tied vote last week, before Senator JD Vance broke the deadlock.

The debate over the resolution underscored differing perspectives on U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela. Some lawmakers expressed support for a strong stance against the government of Nicolás Maduro, while others emphasized the importance of diplomatic solutions and avoiding military intervention.

The failure of the resolution does not necessarily signal an imminent deployment of U.S. troops to Venezuela, but it does leave open the possibility of such action. The Trump administration had previously stated that all options were on the table regarding Venezuela, but had also emphasized its preference for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The situation remains fluid, and future developments will likely depend on evolving political and economic conditions within Venezuela, as well as the broader geopolitical context.