U.S. Senate · January 14, 2026
Roll call 9 · 119th Congress, session 2
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.
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
The Senate split evenly. The Vice President of the United States broke the tie by voting yes.
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-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.
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.
