HCONRES 64 · introduced · significant

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

foreign policy

What this bill does

This resolution requires the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities in or against Venezuela unless Congress formally authorizes military action.
It affects the President, Congress, and any U.S. military personnel involved in operations related to Venezuela.
The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and requires removal of forces unless Congress passes a separate declaration of war or military authorization.

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What specific U.S. military operations in Venezuela would this resolution require the President to halt or modify?
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How would this resolution change the balance of power between the President and Congress over military decisions in Venezuela?
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What are the potential consequences for U.S. interests in Venezuela if authorized military operations are prevented until Congress votes?

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Sponsor · D-MA-2

James P. McGovern

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Introduced 2025-12-17

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Legislative timeline

2025-12-17 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
2025-12-17 · Floor
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5984-5992; text: CR H5985)
2025-12-17 · house · Floor
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
2025-12-16 · house · Floor
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
2025-12-01 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-12-01 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2025-12-01 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House

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