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S.J.Res. 98 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
Dec 3, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)
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STAGE 5 OF 8 — SENATE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last 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 on Jan 14, 2026.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Dec 3, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Dec 3, 2025
  3. Senate Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100) Jan 8, 2026
  4. Senate 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
  5. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298. Jan 8, 2026
  6. Senate
    On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 Jan 8, 2026
    Agreed Yea 52 Nay 47 Roll Call
  7. 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. Jan 14, 2026
  8. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218) Jan 14, 2026
  9. Senate Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9. Jan 14, 2026
  10. Senate Latest vote
    On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 Jan 14, 2026
    Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) Yea 50 Nay 50 Roll Call

Cosponsors

30

Subjects

Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyVenezuelaWar and emergency powers

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
    • [Discharged From, Jan 8, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Dec 3, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Dec 3, 2025]

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.

[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]

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