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: 116-sjres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 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: 2019-01-30
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. 

action_date: 2019-03-13
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 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. 

action_date: 2019-04-04
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 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Veto Message considered in Senate.
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
action_date: 2019-04-16
text: Vetoed by President.
action_date: 2019-04-16
text: Vetoed by President.
action_date: 2019-04-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-04-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153). (text: CR H3075-3076)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153).(text: CR H3075-3076)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: On motion to commit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 228, 1 Present (Roll no. 152).
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Mr. McCaul moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H3081)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed consideration of S.J.Res. 7. (consideration: CR H3081-3083)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res 7, the Chair postponed proceedings pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 7.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H3075-3080)
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-03-18
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2019-03-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 48. (text: CR S1835-1836)
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 48.(text: CR S1835-1836)
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1829-1836)
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate