SJRES 98 119th Congress

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.

Latest Action

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.

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Sponsors

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D — VA

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.

Vote Result

Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) Senate

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.

Actions

2026-01-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-14T00:00:00

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)

2026-01-08T00:00:00

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.

2026-01-08T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-08T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-08T00:00:00

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

Policy Areas

International Affairs

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