SJRES 98 · 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.
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.
- Introduced
- Dec 3, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 14, 2026
- Sponsor
- Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA]
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Cosponsors
- 30
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.
Recent actions
- Jan 14, 2026 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 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 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
Votes
- On the Point of Order Agreed to · Jan 14, 2026, 11:30 PM
- On the Motion to Discharge Agreed to · Jan 8, 2026, 4:47 PM