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.
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What it does
Official summary
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.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To President
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Jan 14Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)Latest
Vote recorded On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98. Result: Point of Order Well Taken.Senate
Jan 14Point 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.Passed Senate
Jan 8Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
Vote recorded On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98. Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to.Senate
Jan 8Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.Minor
Jan 8Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
2025
Dec 3Introduced in Senate
Dec 3Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Introduced