Directs the President to remove U.S.
H.Con.Res. 68119th Congress

Directs the President to remove U.S.

Failed in the HouseRep. James McGovern (D-MA-2)2 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Jan 7, 2026

Preamble

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 68 Introduced in House (IH)]

119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 68

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

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 7, 2026

Mr. McGovern (for himself and Mr. Massie) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES

WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELA.

Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of military force.

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