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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2018International Affairs
S.J.Res. 54

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 13, 2018)

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda.

The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing the risks that would be posed: (1) if the United States were to cease supporting operations with respect to the conflict in Yemen, and (2) if Saudi Arabia were to cease sharing Yemen-related intelligence with the United States.

What just happenedDec 19, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT](I-VT)Sponsor
18 cosponsors17 D1 R
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  1. Dec 19, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 19, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 17, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266. (text: CR S7565)

  5. Dec 13, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266.(text: CR S7565)

  6. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534-7565)

  7. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    By a decision of the Senate the point of order that amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546a be germane to the underlying joint resolution to which they are offered was well taken by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 3. Record Vote Number: 262.

  8. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Point of order that amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546a be germane to the underlying joint resolution to which they are offered raised in Senate.

  9. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7482-7503)

  10. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.

  11. Nov 28, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.

  12. Nov 28, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Nov 28, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  14. Nov 28, 2018Floor

    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. (consideration: CR S7155-7165)

  15. Mar 20, 2018Floor

    Motion to table the motion to discharge Committee on Foreign Relations agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number: 58. (consideration: CR S1827)

  16. Mar 20, 2018Discharge

    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S1801-1827)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  17. Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  18. Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 13, 201835

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda.

The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing the risks that would be posed: (1) if the United States were to cease supporting operations with respect to the conflict in Yemen, and (2) if Saudi Arabia were to cease sharing Yemen-related intelligence with the United States.

Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2018

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen, except those engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda, within 30 days unless: (1) the President requests and Congress authorizes a later date, or (2) a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

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