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119th Congress

S.J.Res. 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Tim Kaine(D-VA)
Introduced
Dec 3, 2025
Policy area
International Affairs
Committees
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Official text
Placed on Calendar Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (30)

Original cosponsors (3)

Added later (27)

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 joint 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

DateVoteResultYour members
Jan 14, 2026
Senate #9		Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98Point of Order Well TakenSet your home to see
Jan 8, 2026
Senate #5		Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98Motion to Discharge Agreed toSet your home to see

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