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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2019International Affairs
H.J.Res. 37

Directing 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 house (Feb 13, 2019)

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 activities 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 happenedFeb 14, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17](D-CA)Sponsor
96 cosponsors93 D3 R
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  1. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Feb 13, 2019FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 37.

  3. Feb 13, 2019FloorH38310

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

  4. Feb 13, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).

  5. Feb 13, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).

  6. Feb 13, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 82).

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  7. Feb 13, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  8. Feb 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kustoff (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to state that it is in the national security interest of the United States to combat anti-Semitism around the world.

  9. Feb 13, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Kustoff (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H1554)

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 13, 2019FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  11. Feb 13, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. Feb 13, 2019FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 37.

  13. Feb 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 122, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 2

  14. Feb 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 37.

  15. Feb 13, 2019FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  16. Feb 13, 2019FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 122 and Rule XVIII.

  17. Feb 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  18. Feb 13, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H1543-1556; text: CR H1552)

  19. Feb 13, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.

  20. Feb 11, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  21. Feb 8, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.

  22. Feb 8, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-7.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. Feb 8, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-7.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Feb 6, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Feb 6, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  26. Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  27. Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 13, 201953

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 activities 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.

Reported to HouseFeb 8, 20197

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 HouseJan 30, 2019

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.

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