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.
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How Congress Voted
Passed the SenateWhat Happened in Congress?
January 8, 2026
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
How Congress Voted
How Congress Voted
How Congress VotedOfficial Record99members of the Senate voted
52 Yea, 47 Nay, 0 Present
1 Not Voting
- Yea
- Nay
- Present
- Not Voting
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
Republican
- Yea
- 5
- Nay
- 47
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 1
Democrat
- Yea
- 45
- Nay
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 0
Independent
- Yea
- 2
- Nay
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 0
Senate roll call vote, January 8, 2026
How Each Member Voted
Senate: On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98
Yea 52
Nay 47
Not Voting 1
What This Bill Does
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 joint 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.
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Timeline
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)
- SenateMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S100)
- Floor Vote
- Passed the Senate
- Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced
- Committee
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