What is the current status of HCONRES 68?

HCONRES 68 is currently: Failed House.

How did the House vote on HCONRES 68?

In the House, the recorded vote was 215 yea to 215 nay (Failed).

Who sponsored HCONRES 68?

HCONRES 68 was sponsored by James McGovern (D), Rep.

Removes U.S. Troops from Venezuela

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2026

Failed House6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International AffairsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsLatin AmericaVenezuela

Why This Matters

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress has specifically authorized their presence.

If you are a U.S. service member in Venezuela, this resolution calls for your removal unless Congress approves your presence.

Who this affects

U.S. military personnel · families of military personnel

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution calls for the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela without Congressional approval.
2It emphasizes that military presence must be authorized by a declaration of war or specific laws.
3The resolution is a formal statement and does not create new laws or policies.
4It reflects concerns about military actions in foreign countries without legislative oversight.

Read the detailed 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.

Read full document

Removes U.S. Troops from Venezuela

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2026

Failed House6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Why This Matters

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress has specifically authorized their presence.

If you are a U.S. service member in Venezuela, this resolution calls for your removal unless Congress approves your presence.

Who this affects

U.S. military personnel · families of military personnel

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution calls for the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela without Congressional approval.
2It emphasizes that military presence must be authorized by a declaration of war or specific laws.
3The resolution is a formal statement and does not create new laws or policies.
4It reflects concerns about military actions in foreign countries without legislative oversight.

Read the detailed 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.

Read full document