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US SJRes98
US SJRes98A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This joint resolution, passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized such military action through a declaration of war or a specific law. The resolution emphasizes that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and that deploying troops into hostilities without this authorization, as defined by the War Powers Resolution, requires congressional action. It also references specific laws that provide expedited procedures for considering resolutions aimed at ending such military engagements, while clarifying that this directive does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself against an armed attack or the threat of one.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (31)
Tim Kaine (D)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Rand Paul (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
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. (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/98/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres98/BILLS-119sjres98pcs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres98/BILLS-119sjres98is.pdf |
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