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Resolution to End Unauthorized Military Involvement in Venezuela

Original 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.

October 16, 2025

foreign policy military war powers Venezuela congressional authority

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$155,973across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Paul da Silva for Marin College Board 2020	United Professors of Marin Political Action Committee	$25,000	-	Jul 2020
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$12,500	PARTY COMMITTEE	Oct 2025
Paula A. Stark	STARK PAULA	$10,000	STATE REPRESENTATIVE	Aug 2025
Gary Paul Flower	Gary P. Flower	$10,000	Judge	Nov 2025
Friends Of Paul Krekorian	Peyman Bolandhemat	$8,306	Restauranteur	Jan 2000
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$7,056	PARTY COMMITTEE	Jan 2026
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$7,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Feb 2026
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$7,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Mar 2026
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$7,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Dec 2025
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$7,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Jan 2026
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$6,445	PARTY COMMITTEE	Mar 2026
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$6,408	PARTY COMMITTEE	Sep 2025
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$6,116	PARTY COMMITTEE	Dec 2025
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$6,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Oct 2025
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$5,142	PARTY COMMITTEE	Mar 2026
Schiff for State Senate	CA Real Estate PAC CREPAC	$5,000	-	Jan 2000
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$5,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Oct 2025
Paul Renner	REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA	$5,000	PARTY COMMITTEE	Nov 2025
FRIENDS OF PAUL KORETZ	United Teachers Los Angeles PACE	$5,000	-	Jan 2000
Louis Paul Henyecz	Loius Henyecz	$5,000	Loan to Campaign Acct	Mar 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution seeks to limit the President's ability to engage in military conflict in Venezuela without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization from Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

President of the United States

The President is directed to terminate military hostilities in Venezuela unless specific congressional authorization is granted.

United States Armed Forces

The deployment and operational status of military personnel in or near Venezuela are subject to the termination directive.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 16, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from in or against Venezuela unless Congress explicitly authorizes the military action. It asserts that current military activities and planning regarding Venezuela have not received the required congressional approval.

Key Facts

The resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities in or against Venezuela.
The mandate applies unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
The resolution includes a 'rule of construction' allowing the U.S. to defend itself from an armed attack or imminent threat.
Congress asserts it has not declared war on Venezuela or authorized military force there.
The resolution cites reports of CIA authorization for covert lethal operations in Venezuela as evidence of imminent hostilities.
The resolution cites the buildup of U.S. military assets and personnel near Venezuela as evidence of imminent hostilities.
The resolution cites official government statements regarding planning for ground strikes as evidence of imminent hostilities.
The resolution invokes expedited procedures under the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 for consideration.

Why It Matters

This resolution seeks to limit the President's ability to engage in military conflict in Venezuela without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization from Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill prevent the U.S. from defending itself?

No. The resolution explicitly states that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or an imminent threat of one.

What happens if this resolution passes?

The President would be legally directed to end military in or against Venezuela unless Congress provides specific authorization.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedsenate11/6/2025voteview

Total

100

Yes

Present

Not Voting

Abstain

How they voted (100)

+ 76 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Invocation of War Powers Resolution

The resolution explicitly uses the War Powers Resolution framework to force a congressional vote on military engagement, a rare and significant procedural move.

Kaine Paul Schiff

Connected Entities

personSchiff“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

organizationCentral Intelligence Agency“Cited in findings regarding authorization for covert lethal operations.”Map →

personPaul“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

locationVenezuela“The country where military hostilities are alleged to be occurring or imminent.”Map →

personKaine“Senator who introduced the resolution.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance90
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Controversy85
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment40
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Buzz60
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