Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to force a vote limiting President Trump’s ability to launch military action against Cuba.

•� � Democrats pushed the measure after Trump repeatedly threatened action against Cuba and said military force remained an option.

•� � Senator Tim Kaine argued the U.S. is already engaged in hostilities through the administration’s oil blockade on the island.

•� � Republicans said the measure was unnecessary because the U.S. is not currently in direct military conflict with Cuba.