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Yes: 49 • No: 51
SJRES90119th 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.
Sponsored By: Senator Timothy Kaine
Introduced
Summary
End unauthorized U.S. hostilities in or against Venezuela. This joint resolution would direct the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of military force. It also preserves the right to defend the United States from an armed attack or an imminent threat.
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- U.S. Armed Forces: Forces engaged in hostilities without congressional authorization would be ordered to stop, with termination taking effect immediately if the measure were enacted and no exception applied.
- President and executive branch: It would limit presidential war-making authority in the Venezuela context by requiring explicit congressional authorization for continued hostilities while allowing self-defense responses.
- Congress and public oversight: The bill emphasizes full briefings, public debate, and cites expedited procedures for Congress to consider removal of forces from imminent hostilities.
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Stop unauthorized military action in Venezuela
If enacted, this bill would order the President to end use of U.S. armed forces for hostilities in or against Venezuela. It would require an explicit congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for force to continue. The bill says this would not stop the U.S. from defending itself against an armed attack or an imminent attack. It does not provide funding or set an effective date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Timothy Kaine
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rand Paul
KY • R
Sponsored 10/16/2025
Adam Schiff
CA • D
Sponsored 10/16/2025
Andy Kim
NJ • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Jeff Merkley
OR • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Chris Van Hollen
MD • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Lisa Blunt Rochester
DE • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Peter Welch
VT • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Edward Markey
MA • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Ron Wyden
OR • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Tammy Duckworth
IL • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Richard Blumenthal
CT • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Christopher Coons
DE • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Bernie Sanders
VT • I
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Brian Schatz
HI • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Alex Padilla
CA • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Mazie Hirono
HI • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Richard Durbin
IL • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 11/6/2025
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90
Yes: 49 • No: 51
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