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SJRES 98 119th Congress Senate International Affairs

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Introduced: December 3, 2025 Introduced by: Kaine, Tim Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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Jan 14, 2026
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.
Jan 14, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
Jan 8, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
Jan 8, 2026
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
Jan 8, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
Dec 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The joint resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.

What's happening now January 14, 2026

Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.