H.Con.Res. 68To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: James P. McGovern [D-MA-02]
Cosponsors: 126 · 125 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jan 22, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Failed in the HouseJan 22, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Con.Res. 68 as introduced in House on Jan 7, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

House Jan 22, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

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

Failed

215 Yea 215 Nay 1 not voting

Party-line vote 2 of 430 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Republicans.

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Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors126 · 125 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Con.Res. 68 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RThomas Massie [R-KY-04]Original2026 profile

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H.Con.Res. 68To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

Cosponsors126 · 125 Democrats · 1 Republican

H.Con.Res. 68To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

Cosponsors126 · 125 Democrats · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on H.Con.Res. 683 organizations

Who lobbied on H.Con.Res. 683 organizations