Rick Scott (R-FL)
A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.
A Republican resolution with 12 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S117)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution commends the United States military for executing Operation Absolute Resolve in Caracas, Venezuela. The operation resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. These individuals were transported to the United States to face federal charges regarding narco-terrorism and weapons conspiracies. The resolution notes that the mission achieved its objective without any American lives being lost. Finally, the resolution asserts that this action paves the way for democratic transitions and regional stability.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The mission aims to facilitate democratic transitions in Venezuela through the recognition of opposition leaders.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The operation involved joint military cooperation and aims to promote stability in the Western Hemisphere.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The operation was executed without any American lives being lost, which protects the future well-being of service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Justice for Federal Crimes: The capture and transport of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores allows them to face longstanding Federal charges, including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy (Whereas clause 4).
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Path to Liberty and Prosperity: The action is intended to provide the people of Venezuela a path to liberty and prosperity through the leadership of Edmundo Gonzalez and Maria Corina Machado (Whereas clause 5).
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Regional Stability: The operation is intended to address regional instability in Latin America and promote stability in the Western Hemisphere (Section 1 and Section 2).
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Safety of American Personnel: The mission was executed such that United States forces could withdraw after achieving the objective with no American lives lost (Whereas clause 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The mission aims to facilitate democratic transitions in Venezuela through the recognition of opposition leaders. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The operation involved joint military cooperation and aims to promote stability in the Western Hemisphere. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The operation was executed without any American lives being lost, which protects the future well-being of service members.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The operation targeted the capital city of Caracas to achieve its objective.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution focuses on the removal of a foreign leader rather than providing paths to citizenship for immigrants.
- 1/8/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S117)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama