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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-68| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2026
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (126)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. The directive applies to any forces whose presence has not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. Operating under the authority of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , this measure underscores Congress's constitutional role in authorizing military engagements. Its primary aim is to ensure that any deployment of U.S. military personnel in or against Venezuela adheres to legislative approval, thereby limiting unauthorized executive action.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
Jan 22, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jan 22, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 22, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
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Jan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 21, 2026
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)


  • January 22, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.


  • January 22, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • January 22, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • January 22, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
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  • January 22, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

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  • HCONRES 119-64: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsVenezuela

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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-68| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2026
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from Venezuela. The directive applies to any forces whose presence has not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. Operating under the authority of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , this measure underscores Congress's constitutional role in authorizing military engagements. Its primary aim is to ensure that any deployment of U.S. military personnel in or against Venezuela adheres to legislative approval, thereby limiting unauthorized executive action.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
Jan 22, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jan 22, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 22, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
View Vote
Jan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 21, 2026
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)


  • January 22, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.


  • January 22, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • January 22, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)


  • January 22, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • January 22, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
    View Vote


  • January 22, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (126)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-64: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsVenezuela