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A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward, reflecting concerns in both parties about the administration's strategy.
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Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined.
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Democrats say the president cannot take money from the proceeds of seized oil and control it himself, calling it a ‘slush fund' that would fly in the face of the Constitution.
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Democrats demanded information from seven top U.S. oil companies about any meetings with the Trump administration regarding plans to control Venezuela's oil industry.
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