S.J.Res. 98Senate joint resolution · 119th CongressPassed Senateone-vote marginInternational Affairs

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 byTim KaineD-VAIntroduced Dec 3, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Jan 14, 2026) 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.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Dec 3, 2025

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.

Face Value

as placed on the calendar
100Narrow

How much of this bill its name accounts for.

  • Every bill starts at100
  • Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.

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What Congress did

2 recorded
  • On the Point of Orderdecisive vote

    Senate · Jan 14, 2026

    5050

    Point of Order Well Taken

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  • On the Motion to Discharge

    Senate · Jan 8, 2026

    5247

    Motion to Discharge Agreed to

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