SJRES 98
119th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
Venezuela
War and emergency powers
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.
White House position
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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.
Jan 14, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
Jan 8, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
Jan 8, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
Jan 8, 2026
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.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Senate · vote #9 | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | Sustained | 50–50 | See who voted → |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Senate · vote #5 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | Agreed To | 52–47 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
8
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 4,228 | Paul, Rand | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,227 | Paul, Rand | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,199 | Cruz, Ted | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,198 | Cruz, Ted | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,197 | Cruz, Ted | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,196 | Cruz, Ted | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,195 | Cruz, Ted | Pending |
| SAMDT 4,187 | Budd, Ted | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
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.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
3 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
30
D
Cantwell, Maria
D
Coons, Christopher A.
D
Murray, Patty
D
Padilla, Alex
D
Peters, Gary C.
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
D
Heinrich, Martin
D
Kim, Andy
D
Luján, Ben Ray
D
Alsobrooks, Angela D.
D
Bennet, Michael F.
D
Blumenthal, Richard
D
Booker, Cory A.
D
Duckworth, Tammy
D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
D
Markey, Edward J.
D
Murphy, Christopher
D
Rosen, Jacky
I
Sanders, Bernard
D
Schatz, Brian
D
Van Hollen, Chris
D
Welch, Peter
D
Wyden, Ron
D
Gallego, Ruben
D
Merkley, Jeff
R
Paul, Rand
D
Schiff, Adam B.
D
Schumer, Charles E.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 98: 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-98/
"S.J. Res. 98: 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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-98/.
S.J. Res. 98, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-98/.
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