S.J.Res. 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.

119th Congress · introduced 2025-12-03 · International Affairs · Latest: 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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Official title

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.

Plain 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.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

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.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · 30 cosponsors

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Recorded votes

Senate vote 5 (2026): On the Motion to Discharge, SJRES98 (2026-01-08): Motion to Discharge Agreed to
Senate vote 9 (2026): On the Point of Order, SJRES98 (2026-01-14): Point of Order Well Taken

Words on this page, explained (1)

Joint resolution: In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-119sjres98.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119/sjres>

Record fed-us-cong119-sjres98 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong119 · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fed-bills