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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.

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

Introduced Oct 16, 2025

Latest action (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)

Referred to
Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (6)
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyVenezuelaWar and emergency powers

Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution states that Congress has not declared war on Venezuela or enacted a specific authorization for military force there, but notes reports of CIA operations and military presence in the region. The termination remains in effect unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution includes an exception allowing the United States to defend itself against an armed attack or imminent threat.

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Sponsor (1)
18 cosponsors

Actions (4)
  1. 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) · senate
  2. Nov 6, 2025 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958) · senate
  3. Oct 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
  4. Oct 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 608 · Nov 6, 2025

    49 Yea · 51 Nay

    • Democrats4Yea0Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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    Yea(5)

    Nay(3)

More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • 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 6 subjects)
  • HCONRES 68 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. (shares 5 subjects)
  • 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 5 subjects)
  • HR 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 3 subjects)
  • S 2975 — PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • SJRES 124 — A joint resolution 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. (shares 3 subjects)
  • HCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (shares 3 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • 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 97%
  • SJRES 185 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 83%
  • SJRES 104 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 83%
  • SJRES 183 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. · Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 83%
  • SJRES 124 — A joint resolution 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. · Passed Senate Apr 28, 2026 · Cong. 119 83%
  • SJRES 193 — A joint resolution 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 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 82%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 16, 2025

Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Paul, and Mr. Schiff) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

JOINT RESOLUTION

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

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.

(2) Congress has not yet declared war upon Venezuela or any person or organization within Venezuela, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for use of military force within or against Venezuela.

(3) United States Armed Forces actions within or against Venezuela, within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)), are either hostilities or a situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances into which United States Armed Forces have been introduced.

(4) The publicly reported authorization for the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert lethal operations within Venezuela, the significant augmentation of United States Armed Forces assets, personnel, and operations in proximity to Venezuela, and statements from United States Government officials regarding planning for ground strikes within Venezuela indicate imminent involvement of United States Armed Forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela.

(5) The question of whether United States forces should be engaged in hostilities within or against Venezuela should be answered following a full briefing to Congress and the American public of the issues at stake, a public debate in Congress, and a congressional vote as contemplated by the Constitution.

(6) Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or bill to require the removal of United States Armed Forces from imminent engagement in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance with the expedited procedures of section 601(b) of the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELA.

(a) Termination.—Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with the provisions of section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force.

(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack. <all>

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