United States 116th Congress Status: To Executive 1 I cosponsors

SJRES 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.

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

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What changed in the latest version

22 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SJRES 7 include the addition of a section clarifying that the resolution does not impact intelligence activities related to threats from Yemen, including collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence with coalition partners when deemed appropriate by the President. Additionally, a section explicitly states that the resolution does not authorize the use of military force, in line with existing law. These additions provide clear guidelines on how intelligence operations and military authority are to be interpreted under this resolution.

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7 To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
7 _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2019 Mr.
Sanders (for himself, Mr.
Lee, and Mr.
Murphy) introduced the following joint resolution;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING INTELLIGENCE SHARING.
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Yemen conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving-- (1) the collection of intelligence;
(2) the analysis of intelligence;
or (3) the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.
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RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C.
1547(a)(1)), nothing in this joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Passed the Senate March 13, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
J.
RES.
7 _______________________________________________________________________ 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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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  3. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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

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

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

  8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Received in the House.

  10. Held at the desk.

  11. 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.

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

  13. 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.

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

  15. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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

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

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

  19. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  25. Presented to President.

  26. Presented to President.

  27. Vetoed by President.

  28. Vetoed by President.

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

  30. Veto Message considered in Senate.

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

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

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SJRES 7 is sponsored by Sanders, Bernard (Independent).
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