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 3 décembre 2025

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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.

14 janvier 2026·6 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 8 janvier 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 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.

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8 actions

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
14 janvier 2026 · Floor
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.
14 janvier 2026 · Floor
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
8 janvier 2026 · Committee
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
8 janvier 2026 · Discharge
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 5, by motion, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
8 janvier 2026 · Discharge
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
8 janvier 2026 · Calendars
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
3 décembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
3 décembre 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

30 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA

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Democrat2893%
Republican13%
Independent13%

Democrat:Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI
Democrat:Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]WA
Democrat:Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]WA
Democrat:Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]WI
Democrat:Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM
Democrat:Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]NV
Democrat:Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]NJ
Democrat:Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]NM
Democrat:Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]HI
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. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]NY
Democrat:Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]NV
Democrat:Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]CO
Independent:Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ
Democrat:Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VT
Democrat:Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]AZ
Democrat:Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]NY
Republican:Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]KY
Democrat:Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA

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International Affairs

Legislative subjects

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

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This bill directly addresses the use of U.S. Armed Forces, specifically seeking to terminate unauthorized hostilities in Venezuela. A reduction or prevention of military engagement would directly impact demand for equipment, services, and logistical support from defense contractors, leading to a likely negative or neutral impact on companies in the Defense sector.

Amendments

SAMDT 4228Proposed
15 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4227Proposed
15 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4195Proposed
14 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4187Proposed
14 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4197Proposed
14 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4196Proposed
14 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4198Proposed
14 janvier 2026
SAMDT 4199Proposed
14 janvier 2026

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