SJRES 98 · passed senate · significant
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.
- foreign policy
What this bill does
- This joint resolution requires the President to end U.S. military operations in or against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes it.
- It affects the President, Congress, and the U.S. military in their roles regarding Venezuela policy.
- It takes effect immediately upon passage and does not require additional funding or implementation mechanisms.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would this resolution change the balance of power between the President and Congress over military decisions in Venezuela?
- 02
What current or recent U.S. military activities in Venezuela would be affected by this resolution's requirement for Congressional authorization?
- 03
What trade-offs exist between requiring Congressional approval for military operations and the President's ability to respond quickly to urgent situations in Venezuela?
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Sponsor · D-VA
Tim Kaine
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
30/ 100
Senators cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-01-14
Joining the bill
Charles E. Schumer
D-NY · original
Rand Paul
R-KY · original
Adam B. Schiff
D-CA · original
Ruben Gallego
D-AZ
Jeff Merkley
D-OR
Christopher Murphy
D-CT
Mazie K. Hirono
D-HI
Michael F. Bennet
D-CO
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D-NY
Cory A. Booker
D-NJ
Tammy Duckworth
D-IL
Richard Blumenthal
D-CT
+ 18 more
Legislative timeline
2026-01-14 · senate · Floor
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.
2026-01-14 · senate · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
2026-01-08 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
2026-01-08 · senate · Discharge
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
2026-01-08 · Committee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
2026-01-08 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
2025-12-03 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2025-12-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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