S.J.Res. 7 · 116th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of…
Full title
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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19 cosponsors · 18 D, 1 R
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- Senate Introduced Jan 30, 2019
- Senate Passed Mar 13, 2019 54–46
- House Passed Apr 4, 2019 247–175
- President To the President Apr 16, 2019
- President Vetoed Apr 16, 2019
- Senate Veto sustained May 2, 2019 53–45
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.
What it does: CRS summary · 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.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (May 2, 2019): Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 30, 2019
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- Senate Introduced Jan 30, 2019
- Senate Passed Mar 13, 2019 54–46
- House Passed Apr 4, 2019 247–175
- President To the President Apr 16, 2019
- President Vetoed Apr 16, 2019
- Senate Veto sustained May 2, 2019 53–45
Final vote · House · Apr 4, 2019
Passage — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi
Table of every position
All recorded votes (5)
- Recorded vote Veto Sustained
Senate · May 2, 2019 · “On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 7” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Passage Passed
House · Apr 4, 2019 · “On Passage” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi - Sending to committee (motion to commit) Failed
House · Apr 4, 2019 · “On Motion to Commit with Instructions” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi - Passage Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · Mar 13, 2019 · “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Setting aside (motion to table) Motion to Table Agreed to
Senate · Mar 13, 2019 · “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 194 to S.J.Res. 7 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell