WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats filed legislation Thursday that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval. Senators Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff filed the resolution, which would require the president to remove the military from any hostilities with Cuba.

The resolution could potentially receive a vote by the end of the month. Democrats have turned repeatedly to war powers resolutions to force debates over how Trump can use military force in foreign nations.

"Only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution, but he operates with the belief that the U.S. military is a palace guard, ordering military actions in the Caribbean, Venezuela, and Iran without Congress' authorization or any explanation for his actions to the American people," Kaine said.

"He ran on America First, but now it's clear he's become a puppet of the war hawks in his party," Gallego said.

None of the war powers resolutions filed by Democrats has passed. The tactic of filing war powers resolutions has at times compelled the Trump administration to explain its goals to Congress.

Democrats are planning to potentially force votes next week in media interviews on war powers resolutions related to Iran unless Republicans agree to hold public hearings on the conflict. Republicans in Congress have mostly stood behind the Trump administration's foreign policy.

The United States has had a tense relationship with Cuba for decades. Cuba is facing an energy crisis that has been exacerbated by a U.S. blockade of the island.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said his government held recent talks with the U.S. government aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences between the two nations. Cuba's western region was hit by a blackout last week, leaving millions without power.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel said that no petroleum shipments had arrived in Cuba in the past three months. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said he blamed the lack of petroleum shipments on a U.S. energy blockade.

Cuba produces 40% of its petroleum. More than 115 bakeries across Cuba have been converted to run on firewood or coal.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel said that 955 solar panels have been installed in rural homes and social centers. More solar systems are expected to come online before the end of March, adding 100 megawatts to Cuba's electric grid.

Last month, Cuba implemented austere fuel-saving measures. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said production output has dropped.