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HCONRES 64

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

119th Congress Introduced by Yassamin Ansari and 45 co-sponsors

Failed resolution directing removal of unauthorized U.S. military forces from Venezuela hostilities; vote 211-213 reflects deep congressional division on presidential war powers.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HCONRES 64

Legislative bill overview

H. Con. Res. 64 is a concurrent resolution that would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any military hostilities involving or targeting Venezuela that lack explicit Congressional authorization. Concurrent resolutions express the sense of Congress but are not legally binding on the executive branch. The bill failed to pass in the House on December 17, 2025, by a narrow margin of 211-213.

Why is this important

This reflects ongoing constitutional tensions between executive war powers and Congressional authority under Article I of the Constitution. The vote demonstrates deep partisan or ideological division over U.S. military involvement in Venezuela and the scope of presidential power to conduct military operations without legislative approval. The narrow failure suggests significant disagreement within Congress about appropriate foreign policy and constitutional constraints on executive action.

Potential points of contention

  • War powers authority: Fundamental disagreement over whether the President can conduct military operations in Venezuela without Congressional authorization, or whether such actions fall within executive foreign policy powers
  • Venezuela policy: Competing views on whether U.S. military involvement in Venezuelan affairs serves national security interests or represents inappropriate intervention
  • Binding nature of the resolution: Debate over whether a concurrent resolution—which lacks legal force—represents an appropriate legislative tool versus formal authorization/prohibition through binding legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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