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Congress·In Progress·H.Con.Res. 64

House Bill Would Require Congress to Approve Any U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela

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

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Moves to Reassert War Powers and End Venezuela Military Action
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Tells the President to pull U.S. troops out of any fighting in or against Venezuela unless Congress clearly says it is allowed

    From policy text

    “Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of military force.”
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  • Does not block all military action forever, but says any fighting has to be openly approved by Congress first

    From policy text

    “unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of military force.”
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  • Aims to prevent the U.S. from sliding into another conflict without public debate and a clear vote in Congress
  • Could limit surprise or secretive military moves, but allows normal non-fighting missions that are not part of a conflict
  • Matters for families with service members, because it tries to reduce the chance of an undeclared war in Venezuela
Foreign PolicyNational Security

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(2)
Military Active
Neutral
Child Tax Credit
Neutral
Positive Impacts(5)
Military Veteran
Helps
Veterans Benefits
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Disability Benefits
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Chronic Illness
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Mental Health
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Political Response

Milestones

1 milestone13 actions
Dec 17, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 17, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).

Dec 17, 2025

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).

Dec 17, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)

Dec 17, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, 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.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After Congress passes the concurrent resolution

If passed, the President is directed to stop using U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress has clearly authorized it.

Any ongoing fighting tied to Venezuela that lacks clear approval from Congress would be expected to end or wind down, which could change deployments and missions.

Vote Results

1 vote
HouseFailedDec 17, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

211
213
Democrat
208 – 1 · 4
Republican
3 – 212 · 5
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9 Articles

Washington TimesCenter Right

Kaine's mutiny is in line with Democrats' defeatism

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Rubio to face former US Senate colleagues on Venezuela policy

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After House floor drama, a narrow defeat of Venezuela war powers resolution

news_articleCenter Left

House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump's military actions

news_articleCenter Left

House Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution to check Trump's military actions in Venezuela

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHCONRES 64
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(46)
D: 43R: 3

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