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S.J.Res. 98: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress

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.

ReportedJan 8, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Dec 3, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Dec 3, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • Jan 14, 2026SenateProcedural motionPoint of Order Well Taken, yea-nay 50–50
    Roll call 9 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04500
    Republicans50300
    Independents0200
    Total505000

    Senate roll call 9: On the Point of Order. Point of Order Well Taken.

    3 crossed party lines: 3 Republicans

    How each member voted (100)
  • Jan 8, 2026SenateProcedural motionPassed, yea-nay 52–47
    Roll call 5 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats45000
    Republicans54701
    Independents2000
    Total524701

    Senate roll call 5: On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Agreed to.

    5 crossed party lines: 5 Republicans

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

8 offered

Showing 4 of 8 amendments

  • S.Amdt. 4228Rand Paul R-KYNo outcomeJan 14, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4227Rand Paul R-KYNo outcomeJan 14, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4199Ted Cruz R-TXNo outcomeJan 13, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4198Ted Cruz R-TXNo outcomeJan 13, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4197Ted Cruz R-TXNo outcomeJan 13, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4196Ted Cruz R-TXNo outcomeJan 13, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4195Ted Cruz R-TXNo outcomeJan 13, 2026
  • S.Amdt. 4187Ted Budd R-NCNo outcomeJan 13, 2026

Cosponsors

30

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

100 points earned
  1. 1Timothy Kaine D-VA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, discharged4 events+36
  2. 2Rand Paul R-KY2 maverick votes; 2 amendments offered; cosponsored5 events+16
  3. 3Susan Collins R-ME2 maverick votes2 events+12
  4. 3Lisa Murkowski R-AK2 maverick votes2 events+12
  5. 5Ted Cruz R-TX5 amendments offered5 events+10
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Dec 3, 2025Introduced in the Senate by Timothy Kaine.
Show the full action history (7 actions)
  1. Jan 14, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
  2. 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.
  3. Jan 8, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
  4. Jan 8, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
  5. Jan 8, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
  6. Dec 3, 2025Introduced in Senate
  7. Dec 3, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.