S.J.Res. 90: 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.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-10-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-06 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958) |
| Last updated | 2026-05-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-10-16):
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.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-10-16 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-10-16 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2025-11-05 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-11-05 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2025-11-05 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE 2025-11-05 |
| Peter Welch | D VT 2025-11-05 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA 2025-11-05 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR 2025-11-05 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL 2025-11-05 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT 2025-11-05 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-11-05 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT 2025-11-05 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI 2025-11-05 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA 2025-11-05 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2025-11-06 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI 2025-11-06 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL 2025-11-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 90 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 90?
S.J.Res. 90 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 90 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).