S.J.Res. 98 has not moved since its introduction on Dec 3, 2025, with cosponsors from both parties
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.
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 66 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 272 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from introduced in senate to placed on calendar senate · 301 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyVenezuelaWar and emergency powers
- 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.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th S.J.Res. 90 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been autho D · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]