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US SJR90

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Kaine

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress explicitly authorizes such action through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force

  • Invokes War Powers Resolution procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a, which provides expedited congressional consideration for resolutions requiring removal of forces from unauthorized hostilities

  • Cites reported CIA authorization for covert lethal operations in Venezuela, augmentation of U.S. military assets near Venezuela, and government statements about planning ground strikes as evidence of imminent hostilities

  • Affirms Congress's sole constitutional authority to declare war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, noting no war declaration or specific military authorization for Venezuela currently exists

  • Preserves U.S. right to self-defense against armed attacks or imminent armed attack threats

Legislative Description

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.

International affairs

Last Action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)

11/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations10/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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