SJRES 98passed_one119th Congress

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.

Introduced Dec 3, 2025Senate billPolicy area: International AffairsLast action Jan 14, 2026Sponsor: Tim Kaine(D-VA)

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Official summaryUpdated Jan 14, 2026

What the 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.

Latest official action

Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.

Lobbying Filings

Undisclosed

Total Lobbying Spend

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Members Involved

Timeline

Dec 3, 2025bill

Bill introduced

Jan 14, 2026vote

Susan M. Collins voted nay

Jan 14, 2026vote

Christopher A. Coons voted nay

Jan 14, 2026vote

John W. Hickenlooper voted nay

Official Congressional Actions

Jan 14, 2026Floor

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S218)

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Jan 14, 2026Floor

Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.

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Jan 14, 2026Floor

Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.

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Jan 8, 2026Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.

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Lobbying Activity

No lobbying filings found mentioning this bill.

Suspicious Trading Activity

Congress members who traded stocks in companies connected to lobbying on this bill, within 90 days of its introduction date.

No suspicious trade-lobbying connections found for this bill.

Votes on This Bill

Member	Party	Position	Date
Susan M. Collins	R	nay	Jan 14, 2026
Christopher A. Coons	D	nay	Jan 14, 2026
John W. Hickenlooper	D	nay	Jan 14, 2026
John Cornyn	R	yea	Jan 14, 2026

Methodology: Bill-Lobbying-Trade Connection

CapitolExposed identifies the "bill-lobbying-trade pipeline" by: (1) finding lobbying filings (LD-2) that specifically mention this bill, (2) matching lobbying clients to publicly traded companies, and (3) finding stock trades by members of Congress in those companies within 90 days of the bill's introduction date. Trades made before the bill was introduced are highlighted in red, as they may indicate advance knowledge. This analysis surfaces correlations worthy of scrutiny; it does not prove wrongdoing.