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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 90

Bipartisan Group in Congress Moves to Block Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela

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.

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This proposal would force the U.S. military to stop any fighting or combat operations in or against Venezuela. The only way the military could stay involved is if Congress officially votes to declare war or gives specific permission for the use of force.
  • The lawmakers behind this bill argue that the Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the power to decide when the country goes to war. They are concerned that recent military build-ups and secret operations near Venezuela are leading the U.S. into a conflict without a public debate.
  • While it stops unauthorized fighting, the bill includes a safety valve. It clearly states that the U.S. military can still act to defend the country if there is a direct attack or an immediate threat of one.
  • This matters because it aims to prevent the U.S. from getting pulled into a new foreign war without the American people and their representatives having a say. It requires the government to explain the risks and goals to the public before any major fighting starts.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones4 actions
Nov 6, 2025Senate

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

Nov 6, 2025Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958)

Oct 16, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Oct 16, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralNov 6, 2025

On the Motion to Discharge

49
51
Democrat
45 – 0
Republican
2 – 51
Independent
2 – 0
View full roll call

Related Bills

1 bill
S.J.Res. 98Related bill

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.

Jan 14 — Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberSJRES 90
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(18)
D: 16R: 1I: 1

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