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Senate bill would halt unauthorized U.S. combat in Venezuela

Floor activityS.J.Res. 98Latest action

Sponsor: Tim Kaine · Senator · VA

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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.

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

Introduced:

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Congress would require the president to pull U.S. troops out of any unauthorized military hostilities involving Venezuela.

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What does this do?

This resolution would order the president to stop using U.S. military forces in any combat or hostile operations in or against Venezuela. That order would not apply if the U.S. needed to defend itself against an actual or immediate armed attack. Congress says no declaration of war or authorization for such action currently exists.

Who does it affect?

This resolution primarily affects the president's authority as commander-in-chief. It also affects any U.S. military personnel who might be involved in operations related to Venezuela.

Why does it matter?

If passed, any ongoing U.S. military hostilities in or against Venezuela would have to stop unless Congress formally approves them. This shifts decision-making power over military action from the president to Congress.

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  1. IntroducedDec 3, 2025
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Jan 14, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate upheld a against it, 50–50, on January 14, 2026. The official record shows nothing new on it since.

Latest action: — 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.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. Senate · · Roll call 9

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 98
    Result:
    Point of Order Well Taken
    50
    Nay
    50
    0
    0

    Republicans 50 yes, 3 no · Democrats 45 no · Independents 2 no

    The vice president's : Yea

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    How members voted

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 5

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98
    Result:
    Motion to Discharge Agreed to
    52
    Nay
    47
    0
    1

    Republicans 5 yes, 47 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

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    How members voted

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