119th Congress
S.J.Res. 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Tim Kaine(D-VA)
- Introduced
- Oct 16, 2025
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (18)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
- Rand Paul (R-KY)
Added later (16)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA) · Nov 5, 2025
- Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Nov 5, 2025
- Bernard Sanders (I-VT) · Nov 5, 2025
- Brian Schatz (D-HI) · Nov 5, 2025
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) · Nov 5, 2025
- Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) · Nov 5, 2025
- Edward J. Markey (D-MA) · Nov 5, 2025
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Nov 5, 2025
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) · Nov 5, 2025
- Peter Welch (D-VT) · Nov 5, 2025
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) · Nov 5, 2025
- Ron Wyden (D-OR) · Nov 5, 2025
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) · Nov 5, 2025
- John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO) · Nov 6, 2025
- Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) · Nov 6, 2025
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) · Nov 6, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 Senate #608 | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Nov 6, 2025 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958) - Nov 6, 2025 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958) - Oct 16, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. - Oct 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate