A pair of Senate Democrats is responding to a series of unprecedented U.S. military strikes on alleged drug traffickers at sea ordered by President Trump with a plan to force a Senate vote on a war powers resolution blocking the escalated action by the commander in chief.

Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., are pushing for the vote despite tough odds for passage as support among Republicans appears limited so far. They argue the White House has not provided evidence to justify the attacks, which they believe are illegal and unconstitutional.

The two Democrats also say it's clear Congress has not authorized the use of such force.

"The resolution would stop this blowing up of ships," Schiff told reporters in the Capitol ahead of the vote. "It would also address the ad

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