Bills · 119th Congress · International 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.

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SenateOn the Motion to Discharge · 11/6/25Motion to dischargeA vote to take a resolution away from the committee holding it so the full Senate can consider it. Certain laws — mostly on foreign policy, such as arms sales and the use of military force — let senators force this vote on resolutions made under them.No official definition linked.
Motion to Discharge Rejected · Yea 49 · Nay 51Official source ↗
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Sen. Tim Kaine ( Democrat · VA)
Cosponsors
18
Introduced
10/16/25
Policy area
International Affairs
Status
10/16/25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
10/16/25Introduced in Senate
11/6/25Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
11/6/25Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S7945-7958)