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.

Bill: 115-sjres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2018-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-28
text: 
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. 

action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266. (text: CR S7565)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266.(text: CR S7565)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534-7565)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7482-7503)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. (consideration: CR S7155-7165)
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S1801-1827)
action_date: 2018-02-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate