H.Con.Res. 68 Failed International Affairs

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
Sponsor Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] Introduced January 7, 2026 Cosponsors 126 (1 R, 125 D) Latest action January 22, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

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

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