This Senate resolution, sponsored by Senators Kaine, Paul, and Schiff, would direct the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution cites publicly reported authorization for CIA covert lethal operations within Venezuela, a significant build-up of U.S. military assets in the region, and administration statements suggesting the possibility of ground strikes. It invokes the War Powers Resolution's expedited floor-vote procedures, which let any senator force a vote within days. The bill preserves the President's authority to defend the U.S. from an armed attack.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers check on Venezuela hostilities — forced floor vote under expedited 50 U.S.C. 1546a procedures
Congressional 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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-10-16
- Date Added
- 2026-05-07
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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