In a procedural vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a motion proposed by Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, which aims to prevent the president from launching military action against Cuba without congressional authorization.
The motion was proposed by multiple Democrats, aiming to prohibit President Trump from using military force to overthrow the Cuban government. The motion was ultimately rejected by Republicans in the Senate.
US Senate rejects motion limiting Trump's war powers regarding Cuba
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 25.86 points, or 0.05 percent, to 49,141.93. The S and P 500 sank 35.11 points, or 0.49 percent, to 7,138.8. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 223.3 points, or 0.9 percent, to 24,663.8.
Six of the 11 primary S and P 500 sectors ended in green, with energy and consumer staples leading the gainers by rising 1.65 percent and 0.99 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, technology and materials led the laggards by dropping 1.29 percent and 1.07 percent, respectively.
U.S. stocks close lower
