S.J.Res. 7 passed both chambers and was vetoed on Apr 16, 2019
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 121 words.
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.
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 287 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from enrolled bill to engrossed in senate · 1,064 words
- Subjects
- Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIsrael +8 more
- Latest action
- May 2, 2019: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 4 in all.
Procedural (rules, motions) · 1
- 116th H.Res. 274 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in th D · Agreed to
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 116th 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. D · Passed one chamber
- 116th H.R. 2740 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 D · Passed one chamber
- 116th H.R. 2968 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. D · Introduced