# 119-sjres-98: 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-98, 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 2026-04-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-98
- 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: 2025-12-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 30
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-30

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (30)

- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY), 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-14T17:51:00.000Z | senate | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | Point of Order Well Taken | 50 | 50 |
| 2026-01-08T10:59:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | Motion to Discharge Agreed to | 52 | 47 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stop U.S. military actions against Venezuela: mixed, high. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-98 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/98)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-98 (as of 2026-04-30).