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S.J.Res. 90Failed
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.
Introduced: Oct 16, 2025
Latest action date: Nov 6, 2025
Latest development
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Oct 16, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
- 1
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Plain-language overview
What this bill does
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 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.
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International Affairs
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Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyVenezuelaWar and emergency powers
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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
DischargeSenateMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958)
DischargeSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)Nov 6, 2025Senate · Roll call 608
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90
49 Yea51 Nay
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Alex PadillaYea
Andy KimYea
Ashley MoodyNay
Bill CassidyNay
Bill HagertyNay
Brian SchatzYea
Dan SullivanNay
Deb FischerNay
Eric SchmittNay
Jack ReedYea
Jacky RosenYea
Jeff MerkleyYea
Jerry MoranNay
Jim BanksNay
John BoozmanNay
John CornynNay
John HoevenNay
John KennedyNay
John ThuneNay
Jon HustedNay
Jon OssoffYea
Joni ErnstNay
Josh HawleyNay
Kevin CramerNay
Mark KellyYea
Mike CrapoNay
Mike LeeNay
Mike RoundsNay
Patty MurrayYea
Peter WelchYea
Rand PaulYea
Rick ScottNay
Ron JohnsonNay
Ron WydenYea
Steve DainesNay
Ted BuddNay
Ted CruzNay
Thom TillisNay
Tim KaineYea
Tim ScottNay
Tim SheehyNay
Tina SmithYea
Todd YoungNay
Tom CottonNay
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