SJRES-54 : Still Just a Bill

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 Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-19FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2018-12-19FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2018-12-17FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-12-13VotePassed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266. (text: CR S7565)Senate
2018-12-13FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534-7565)Senate
2018-12-12VoteBy 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.Senate
2018-12-12FloorPoint 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.Senate
2018-12-12FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7482-7503)Senate
2018-12-12VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.Senate
2018-11-28CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.Senate
2018-11-28VoteSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.Senate
2018-11-28FloorMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. (consideration: CR S7155-7165)Senate
2018-03-20VoteMotion 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)Senate
2018-03-20DischargeMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S1801-1827)Senate
2018-02-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2018-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See 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

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