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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2019International Affairs
S.J.Res. 7

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 house (Apr 4, 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 happenedMay 2, 2019

Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT](I-VT)Sponsor
19 cosponsors18 D1 R
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  1. May 2, 2019Veto

    Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.

  2. May 2, 2019Veto35000

    Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.

  3. May 2, 2019Veto

    Veto Message considered in Senate.

  4. Apr 29, 2019Veto

    Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.

  5. Apr 16, 2019President

    Vetoed by President.

  6. Apr 16, 2019President31000

    Vetoed by President.

  7. Apr 16, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  8. Apr 16, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  9. Apr 4, 2019FloorH38310

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

  10. Apr 4, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153). (text: CR H3075-3076)

  11. Apr 4, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153).(text: CR H3075-3076)

  12. Apr 4, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to commit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 228, 1 Present (Roll no. 152).

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8A000

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

  14. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report to the House an amendment adding a new paragraph after section 1 pertaining to the national security interest of the United States to condemn and oppose the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel, including efforts to target United States companies that are engaged in commercial activities that are legal under United States law.

  15. Apr 4, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. McCaul moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H3081)

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed consideration of S.J.Res. 7. (consideration: CR H3081-3083)

  17. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res 7, the Chair postponed proceedings pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19.

  18. Apr 4, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  19. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 7.

  20. Apr 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  21. Apr 4, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H3075-3080)

  22. Apr 1, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

  23. Mar 18, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  24. Mar 18, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  25. Mar 14, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  26. Mar 13, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 48. (text: CR S1835-1836)

  27. Mar 13, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 48.(text: CR S1835-1836)

  28. Mar 13, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1829-1836)

  29. Mar 13, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  30. Mar 13, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  31. Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  32. Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed HouseApr 4, 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.

Passed SenateMar 13, 201955

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.

Introduced in SenateJan 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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