# 119-sjres-90: 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.

119-sjres-90, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA); status in_committee (as of 2026-05-07).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-90
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-10-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-07

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY), 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-11-06T17:09:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 49 | 51 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stop unauthorized military action in Venezuela: benefit, high. 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…

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- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
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## Sources
- [119-sjres-90 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/90)

## Related
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- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-90 (as of 2026-05-07).