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Yes: 102 • No: 97
SJRES98119th 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 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Summary
Ends unauthorized U.S. military hostilities in or against Venezuela. This bill would direct the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force while preserving the right to defend against an actual or imminent armed attack.
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- Presidential authority: It would limit the President's ability to conduct military operations in or against Venezuela without a congressional declaration or specific authorization.
- U.S. service members: It would require a cessation of hostilities and could lead to withdrawal from engagements in or against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes continued operations.
- Congressional power: It reasserts Congress's Article I war power and relies on the War Powers Resolution and the 1984–85 Department of State Authorization Act to press for expedited congressional consideration.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stop U.S. military actions against Venezuela
This bill would direct the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela. It would require stopping such military actions unless Congress declares war or passes a specific law authorizing force. It would not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or imminent attack. If enacted, the change would take effect upon enactment and could affect service members, defense contractors, and local communities tied to deployments.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Gary Peters
MI • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
KY • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Charles Schumer
NY • D
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 1/5/2026
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/5/2026
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Peter Welch
VT • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Richard Blumenthal
CT • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Jacky Rosen
NV • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
MA • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/6/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 1/14/2026
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98
Yes: 50 • No: 50
senate vote • 1/8/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98
Yes: 52 • No: 47
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