U.S. Senate · November 6, 2025
Roll call 608 · 119th Congress, session 1
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 authorized by Congress.
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 Rejected
49 yes 51 no
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-90 — 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.
This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela. It states that Congress has not yet declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for military force in that region. The resolution notes that current actions indicate imminent involvement in hostilities. It calls for a full briefing to Congress and the American public before such engagement occurs. Ultimately, it directs the President to terminate the use of forces unless authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authority.
