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.
Latest action · Jan 14, 2026 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.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 3, 2025
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 9 | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | Point of Order Well Taken50–50 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Senate 5 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | Motion to Discharge Agreed to52–47 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Cosponsors 30
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Dec 3, 2025 to Jan 8, 2026, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Dec 3, 2025 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Dec 3, 2025 |
| R-KY | Rand Paul | Original | Dec 3, 2025 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| D-AZ | Ruben Gallego | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| D-MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Jan 6, 2026 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 14, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
- Jan 14, 2026Point 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.
- Jan 14, 2026Point 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.
- Jan 8, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
- Jan 8, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
Amendments 8
Amendments offered to this resolution.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4187 | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) | Ted Budd R-NC | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) |
| SA 4195 | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) | Ted Cruz R-TX | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) |
| SA 4196 | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) | Ted Cruz R-TX | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) |
| SA 4197 | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) | Ted Cruz R-TX | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) |
| SA 4198 | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) | Ted Cruz R-TX | Recorded in Congress.gov (updated 2026-01-13) |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJRES 90 | 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. | Related bill | Nov 6, 2025 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 8, 2026Placed on Calendar Senate
- Dec 3, 2025Introduced in Senate
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