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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 Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
In Committee
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
Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
KY • R
Sponsored 10/16/2025
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/16/2025
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
MA • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 11/5/2025
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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