S.J.RES. 90IntroducedINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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.
Congressional oversight · Congressional-executive branch relations · Latin America
Key facts
Introduced: Oct 16, 2025
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 18
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Nov 6, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Floor Votes
Senate Roll Call #608 · Nov 6, 2025
Timeline
- Nov 6, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
- Nov 6, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958)
- Oct 16, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Oct 16, 2025Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] R-KY
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] D-CA
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] D-NJ
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] D-OR
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] D-MD
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] D-DE
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] D-VT
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] D-MA
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] D-OR
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] D-IL
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] D-CT
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] D-DE
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] I-VT
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] D-HI
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] D-CA
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] D-CO
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] D-HI
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] D-IL
In the News
- Measuring Congressional Sentiment Toward the Maduro Strike - Lawfare
- Report to Congress on U.S. Capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro - USNI News
- Congress Tries to Pull War Powers Back From the White House After Venezuela-Linked Boat Strikes - Military.com
- Congress splits on steps to curb Trump’s war powers - NJ Spotlight News
- US Senate blocks V’zuela withdrawal bid - Trinidad Express Newspapers
- Venezuela War Powers Resolution Blocked by Republican Senators - Bloomberg Government News
- Lawmakers Warn Trump Lacks Authority for Military Strikes Inside Venezuela - Truthout
- Congressional Review Act in the 118th Congress - Coalition for Sensible Safeguards
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