S.J.Res. 98 · 119th Congress · Senate

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.

Active· Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
Introduced
Dec 3, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

9
  1. JAN 14, 2026Senate

    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.

    50Yea
    50Nay
    0NV
  2. JAN 14, 2026Senate

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate

    (consideration: CR S218)

  3. JAN 08, 2026Library of Congress

    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.

    52Yea
    47Nay
    0NV
  4. JAN 08, 2026Senate

    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made

    (consideration: CR S100)

  5. JAN 08, 2026Senate

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

  6. JAN 08, 2026Library of Congress

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote

    52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5.

    52Yea
    47Nay
    0NV
  7. JAN 08, 2026Senate

    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.

  8. DEC 03, 2025Senate

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  9. DEC 03, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Committees

2

Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jan 8, 2026

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Dec 3, 2025

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