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Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

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.

S.J.Res. 98 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 30 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

  • The SenatePoint of Order Well Taken 50–50
    A vote to set aside an objection that the measure breaks a budget rule · 01/14/2026
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the President to end the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for such military action. It establishes that current military involvement constitutes the introduction of forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. By passing this, Congress seeks to terminate these hostilities unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is provided. The resolution includes a rule of construction regarding self-defense.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    By terminating un-authorized military hostilities, the resolution shifts focus away from military conflict toward potential diplomatic channels.

  • Scored +5

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The bill directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela, which would reduce costs associated with those military actions.

  • Scored +4

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

    Ending un-authorized hostilities may reduce the frequency of military deployments and associated risks to service members.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill restricts the President's ability to engage in military hostilities without explicit Congressional authorization, thereby asserting more legislative control over executive war-making powers.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.

  • The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Agreed to 52 yes · 47 no

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    01/08/2026 · Roll call 5 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98”

  • The Senate: a vote to set aside an objection that the measure breaks a budget rule A senator objected that the measure spends or cuts more than the budget allows. Sixty votes set that objection aside; fewer, and the measure is stopped by the objection without a vote on what it would do. Point of Order Well Taken 50 yes · 50 no

    See who voted how →

    01/14/2026 · Roll call 9 · recorded as “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98”