A Republican amendment with no cosponsors
Changes 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.
Offered
Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
What this amendment would do
SA 4198, submitted by Mr. Cruz, aims to add three specific points to the end of section 1 of S.J. Res. 98. This resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that Congress has not authorized.
The amendment adds the following information:
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In 1950, Venezuela was the fourth wealthiest country in the world by GDP per capita.
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Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world and the largest proven gold reserves in Latin America.
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Under Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela adopted socialist policies that triggered the mass displacement of the population, caused acute humanitarian crises, and crippled the economy.
- 1/13/2026
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors