LEGISLATION/H.Con.Res. 68

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

119-HCONRES-68119th CongressIntroduced Jan 7, 2026International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA-2)
126 cosponsors

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

Subjects

Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsVenezuela

Actions (13)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
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, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
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 21, 2026House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 7, 2026House floor actions
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026Library of Congress
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026Library of Congress