119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 2 |
| Chamber | Senate |
| Latest vote | 2026-01-14: Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| Latest action | 2026-01-14: 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. |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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.
Subjects: Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive branch relations, Latin America, Military operations and strategy, Venezuela, War and emergency powers
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | On the Point of Order S. J. Res. 98 | Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) | 49 | 49 | 0 | Official tally |
| 2026-01-08 | Senate | On the Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 98 | Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) | 51 | 46 | 1 | Official tally |
SJRES98 (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.) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].
On 2026-01-14: 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.
2 recorded votes in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-01-14, was "On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98": Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea).