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.

Sponsored bySen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA· Introduced 16 October 2025

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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)

6 November 2025·8 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 6 May 2026

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.

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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
6 November 2025 · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958)
6 November 2025 · Discharge
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
16 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
16 October 2025 · IntroReferral

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18 cosponsors

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA

Cosponsors

Democrat1689%
Republican16%
Independent16%

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

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International Affairs

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Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyVenezuelaWar and emergency powers

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