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S.J.Res. 98In committee
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: Dec 3, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 14, 2026
Latest development
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.
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Dec 3, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
- 2
Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
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 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.
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What this legislation is about
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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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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.
FloorSenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
FloorSenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
CalendarsSenateSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
DischargeSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
Roll-call votes
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Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)Jan 14, 2026Senate · Roll call 9
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98
50 Nay50 Yea
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Alex PadillaNay
Andy KimNay
Ashley MoodyYea
Bill CassidyYea
Bill HagertyYea
Brian SchatzNay
Dan SullivanYea
Deb FischerYea
Eric SchmittYea
Jack ReedNay
Jacky RosenNay
Jeff MerkleyNay
Jerry MoranYea
Jim BanksYea
John BoozmanYea
John CornynYea
John HoevenYea
John KennedyYea
John ThuneYea
Jon HustedYea
Jon OssoffNay
Joni ErnstYea
Josh HawleyYea
Kevin CramerYea
Mark KellyNay
Markwayne MullinYea
Mike CrapoYea
Mike LeeYea
Mike RoundsYea
Patty MurrayNay
Peter WelchNay
Rand PaulNay
Rick ScottYea
Ron JohnsonYea
Ron WydenNay
Steve DainesYea
Ted BuddYea
Ted CruzYea
Thom TillisYea
Tim KaineNay
Tim ScottYea
Tim SheehyYea
Tina SmithNay
Todd YoungYea
Tom CottonYea
Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)Jan 8, 2026Senate · Roll call 5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98
52 Yea47 Nay1 Not Voting
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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 HawleyYea
Kevin CramerNay
Mark KellyYea
Markwayne MullinNay
Mike CrapoNay
Mike LeeNay
Mike RoundsNay
Patty MurrayYea
Peter WelchYea
Rand PaulYea
Rick ScottNay
Ron JohnsonNay
Ron WydenYea
Steve DainesNot Voting
Ted BuddNay
Ted CruzNay
Thom TillisNay
Tim KaineYea
Tim ScottNay
Tim SheehyNay
Tina SmithYea
Todd YoungYea
Tom CottonNay
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