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S.J.Res. 90 · 119th Congress

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.

IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedOct 16, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Nov 6, 2025: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Oct 16, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 16, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Nov 6, 2025 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 49–51
    On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
    R 2 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Richard Blumenthal D-CT
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester D-DE
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Tammy Duckworth D-IL
  • Richard J. Durbin D-IL
  • John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
  • Mazie K. Hirono D-HI
  • Andy Kim D-NJ
  • Edward J. Markey D-MA
  • Jeff Merkley D-OR
  • Alex Padilla D-CA
  • Rand Paul R-KY
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  • Bernard Sanders I-VT
  • Brian Schatz D-HI
  • Adam B. Schiff D-CA
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
  • Peter Welch D-VT
  • Ron Wyden D-OR