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.
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| 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 propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| 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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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.
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.
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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/.
[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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-98/)