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.
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.
Bill status
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Sponsor
- Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA]
- Cosponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- 2025-12-03
- Latest action
- 2026-01-14: 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.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-01-14: 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.
- 2026-01-14: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
- 2026-01-08: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
- 2026-01-08: 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.
- 2026-01-08: 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.