CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

James McGovern (D-MA)

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

H.Con.Res. 64 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 46 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Failed

Came to a vote and did not get the votes it needed.

Usually nothing. A measure can be brought back, but one that failed on the floor rarely returns in the same Congress.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Failed 211–213

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. The measure states that these forces should be removed unless there is a specific declaration of war. It also applies if there is specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. The resolution is submitted by Mr. McGovern and several other representatives.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Withdrawing military forces from hostilities may facilitate more peaceful diplomatic engagement.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Reducing involvement in un-authorized hostilities may decrease the number of military personnel placed in harm's way.

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Venezuela, which would reduce related military expenditures.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution limits the President's independent ability to conduct hostilities without explicit Congressional authorization.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Failed 211 yes · 213 no

    See who voted how →

    12/17/2025 · Roll call 346 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”