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S.J.Res. 90 (119th): 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 joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

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Recorded summary

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or an authorization for such use. It states that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack.

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Theological note: Scripture grants the civil sword a limited, just purpose (Romans 13:4), and the just-war tradition requires lawful authority and just cause for taking up arms. This measure concerns whether the executive may initiate hostilities without the constitutional authorization that the people's representatives must provide, which bears on the restraint of unjust killing and the proper ordering of civil authority. The self-defense exception keeps the measure within the bounds of legitimate defense.

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Recorded votes

Roll 608 · November 6, 2025, 05:09 PM · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90 · Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)

Yea 49 · Nay 51 · Other 0

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Other

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