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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Dec 3, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

1. Jan 14, 2026Point 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. Roll call recordSenate
2. Jan 14, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)Senate
3. Jan 8, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.Senate
4. Jan 8, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. Roll call recordSenate
5. Jan 8, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
6. Jan 8, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)Senate
7. Dec 3, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
8. Dec 3, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Show key steps only

1. Jan 8, 2026 · SenateMotion to Discharge Agreed to 52–47
   On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
   R 5 yes, 47 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
2. Jan 14, 2026 · SenatePoint of Order Well Taken 50–50
   On the Point of Order · needed a majority
   R 50 yes, 3 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

• Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD
• Tammy Baldwin D-WI
• Michael F. Bennet D-CO
• Richard Blumenthal D-CT
• Cory A. Booker D-NJ
• Maria Cantwell D-WA
• Christopher A. Coons D-DE
• Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV
• Tammy Duckworth D-IL
• Ruben Gallego D-AZ
• Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY
• Martin Heinrich D-NM