S.J. Res. 98 · On the floor · International Affairs

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.

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-VA)

What it does

• Directs the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela.
• Applies unless a declaration of war or an authorization to use military force for that purpose has been enacted.
• Preserves the ability of the United States to defend itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.
• Faced a Senate point of order, agreed to on a recorded vote, that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a).

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Jan 14, 2026: 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.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations