Senate · Roll call 5 · Jan. 8, 2026
A vote to discharge S.J.Res. 98 from committee so the Senate could consider directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela.
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- Question
- On the Motion to Discharge
- Bill
- 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.
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted Yes (45 of 45).
Most Republicans voted No (47 of 53).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a No vote
“The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 98, a joint resolution that would direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela.”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
The joint resolution directs the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress declares war or authorizes force; a motion to discharge takes it from committee to the full Senate. The motion was agreed to, so the resolution moved to the Senate floor.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
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.
How each member voted
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