Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. Armed Forces
Stalled in the SenateWar powersMilitaryForeign relations
U.S. military action against Venezuela
S.J.Res. 98 · Resolution · Introduced Dec. 3, 2025
This bill would direct the President to end U.S. military fighting in or against Venezuela unless a war declaration or military authorization has become law.
At a glance
Where it stands
Passed in the Senate 50 to 50 on Jan. 14.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
6 groups lobbied on it: advocacy group or nonprofit.
No matched campaign money to members who voted.
See who gave to whom ↓What it would do
- The President would have to end U.S. military fighting in or against Venezuela.
- This requirement would not apply if a war declaration or authorization for that fighting has become law.
- The United States could still defend itself against an armed attack or an immediate threat of one.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
Senate vote
Vote on a rules objection
A yes vote agrees with the objection that it breaks the chamber's rules.
Jan. 14, 2026 · Upheld 50 to 50
- Republicans
- 50 yes
- 3 no
- Democrats
- 0 yes
- 45 no
- Independents
- 0 yes
- 2 no
Other votes on this bill (1)
Senate · Vote to pull it out of committee · Jan. 8, 2026 · Approved
A yes vote brings it to the floor without waiting for the committee.
Graham: No · Scott: No
Official vote ↗
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
PAC, lobbyist campaign and qualifying employee money this election, shown separately and never added together. Lobbying reports name the bills a group worked on, not which side it took.
No campaign money matched to SC members who voted on this bill.
See all groups, by member
Members without a final recorded vote are grayed out and excluded from totals. Events and honors are not campaign money and aren't included. Matches use exact organization names.
| Organization | Darline GrahamNo vote | Lindsey GrahamYes | Tim ScottYes | Jim ClyburnNo vote | Joe WilsonNo vote | Nancy MaceNo vote | Ralph NormanNo vote | Russell FryNo vote | Sheri BiggsNo vote | William TimmonsNo vote | Members |
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)
- Introduced
- Dec. 3, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 30
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Latest action
- Jan. 14, 2026 · 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.
Official summary from 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. 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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (6 groups)
15 reports. Fees cover each report's whole lobbying effort, not just this bill.
Businesses and trade groups (0)
None.
Labor unions (0)
None.
Advocacy groups and nonprofits (6)
- Friends Committee On National Legislation ↗7 reports
- Demand Progress Action ↗3 reports
- Human Rights First ↗1 report
- Votevets Action Fund, Inc. ↗1 report
- Moveon.Org Civic Action ↗2 reports
- National Security Action ↗1 report
Not classified (0)
None.
Lobbying firms (6)
- Friends Committee On National Legislation ↗7 reports
- Demand Progress Action ↗3 reports
- Human Rights First ↗1 report
- Votevets Action Fund, Inc. ↗1 report
- Port Side Strategies, Llc ↗Lobbying firms · 2 reports
- National Security Action ↗1 report
We sorted these groups by name and industry. The labels are ours, not legal categories.