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To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Introduced Jan 7, 2026

Latest action (Jan 22, 2026) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Referred to
Foreign Affairs Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (7)
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsVenezuela

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove all United States Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized their presence through a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for military force. The measure invokes the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that governs the President's ability to deploy military forces abroad. The resolution would require the withdrawal of any armed forces currently operating in Venezuela that lack such explicit Congressional authorization.

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Sponsor (1)
126 cosponsors

Actions (12)
  1. Jan 22, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Jan 22, 2026 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48). · house
  3. Jan 22, 2026 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
  4. Jan 22, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335) · house
  5. Jan 22, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. · house
  6. Jan 22, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. · house
  7. Jan 22, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68. · house
  8. Jan 22, 2026 Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317) · house
  9. Jan 22, 2026 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. · house
  10. Jan 21, 2026 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection. · house
  11. Jan 7, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
  12. Jan 7, 2026 Submitted in House

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More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HCONRES 64 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. (shares 7 subjects)
  • HR 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • SJRES 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. (shares 5 subjects)
  • SJRES 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. (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 5300 — Department of State Policy Provisions Act (shares 5 subjects)
  • S 1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • S 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 5166 — Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • HCONRES 64 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. · Passed House Dec 17, 2025 · Cong. 119 93%
  • HCONRES 51 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · Cong. 119 77%
  • SJRES 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 Nov 6, 2025 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HCONRES 106 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced May 22, 2026 · Cong. 119 68%
  • SJRES 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. · Passed Senate Jan 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HCONRES 83 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jan 7, 2026

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 7, 2026

Mr. McGovern (for himself and Mr. Massie) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELA.

Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of military force. <all>

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