HCONRES 68
119th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Venezuela
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Became law
Jan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
Jan 22, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, 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.
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jan 22, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
Jan 22, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 7, 2026
Submitted in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | House · vote #48 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 215–215 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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