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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-64| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (46)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 64, aims to assert congressional authority over the deployment of United States Armed Forces. It specifically directs the President to remove U.S. forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela . This directive applies unless such military action has been explicitly authorized by either a formal declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force by Congress. The resolution explicitly references section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) as the legal basis for this congressional directive. By doing so, it seeks to ensure that any military engagement in Venezuela aligns with constitutional requirements for congressional approval, reinforcing the legislative branch's role in decisions concerning armed conflict.
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Nov 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 119-90
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
Dec 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, 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.
Dec 17, 2025
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5984-5992; text: CR H5985)
Dec 17, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
Dec 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Dec 17, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, 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.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)
Dec 17, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
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Dec 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 119-90
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)


  • December 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 16, 2025
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, 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.


  • December 17, 2025
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • December 17, 2025
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5984-5992; text: CR H5985)


  • December 17, 2025
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.


  • December 17, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, 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.


  • December 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)


  • December 17, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
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  • December 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from 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 hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-64| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 64, aims to assert congressional authority over the deployment of United States Armed Forces. It specifically directs the President to remove U.S. forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela . This directive applies unless such military action has been explicitly authorized by either a formal declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force by Congress. The resolution explicitly references section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) as the legal basis for this congressional directive. By doing so, it seeks to ensure that any military engagement in Venezuela aligns with constitutional requirements for congressional approval, reinforcing the legislative branch's role in decisions concerning armed conflict.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 119-90
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
Dec 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, 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.
Dec 17, 2025
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5984-5992; text: CR H5985)
Dec 17, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
Dec 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Dec 17, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, 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.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)
Dec 17, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
View Vote
Dec 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 119-90
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)


  • December 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 16, 2025
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, 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.


  • December 17, 2025
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • December 17, 2025
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5984-5992; text: CR H5985)


  • December 17, 2025
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.


  • December 17, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, 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.


  • December 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6005-6006)


  • December 17, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 346).
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  • December 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (46)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from 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