Bill · H.Con.Res. 68· House(119-HCONRES-68)

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Age: 67 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 1/7/2026
Last activity: 1/22/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by: James McGovern
Cosponsors: - 125 - 1

International Affairs

Introduced
Failed

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

This bill was not adopted into law.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. It applies to forces that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. The directive instructs the President to remove these forces unless there is a formal declaration of war. Additionally, removal is required unless there is specific statutory authorization for the use of military force.

Yes

Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2
Removing unauthorized military presence may favor diplomatic channels over military confrontation.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The resolution directs the withdrawal of unauthorized military forces, which reduces active military engagements and associated costs.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution limits the President's unilateral ability to maintain unauthorized military presence in Venezuela.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionFailed 215–215
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
01/22/2026 · Roll call 48 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”