Contact Congress about 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.

The President would have to end U.S. military hostilities in or against Venezuela unless Congress approves them. U.S. forces could still act in self-defense against an armed attack or an attack that is about to happen.

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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. is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded 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.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 98: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. troops, the President, Congress, and military planners. Troops could not be kept in hostilities in or against Venezuela without clear approval from Congress. The President would have less room to act alone in that situation. Congress would have to vote if it wants to allow that military action.

Why this matters: This matters because it could stop U.S. troops from being used in fighting tied to Venezuela without a vote from Congress. Today, the fight over war powers often turns on how much the President can do alone. This resolution would push that decision back toward Congress. Its real effect would depend on whether U.S. forces are involved, or might become involved, in hostilities in or against Venezuela.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 98

• Congress has not declared war on Venezuela. It also has not passed a specific law allowing U.S. military force there.
• If U.S. troops are used in hostilities in or against Venezuela, the bill treats that as entering hostilities under the War Powers Resolution, the law that limits some presidential military action without Congress.
• The bill uses a fast-track voting rule from section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985, now listed at 50 U.S.C. 1546a. That rule helps Congress vote on removing troops from certain hostilities.
• The President must end the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities in or against Venezuela unless Congress declares war or passes a specific law allowing force.
• The bill says it does not block U.S. self-defense. U.S. forces may still respond to an armed attack or an armed attack that is about to happen.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 98

What is S.J.Res. 98?

The President would have to end U.S. military hostilities in or against Venezuela unless Congress approves them. U.S. forces could still act in self-defense against an armed attack or an attack that is about to happen.

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