SJRES-7 : Still Just a Bill


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 Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-02VoteFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.Senate
2019-05-02VetoVeto Message considered in Senate.Senate
2019-04-29VetoVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.Senate
2019-04-16PresidentVetoed by President.House floor actions
2019-04-16FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-04-04VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153). (text: CR H3075-3076)House floor actions
2019-04-04VoteOn motion to commit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 228, 1 Present (Roll no. 152).House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorThe previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorMr. McCaul moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H3081)House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed consideration of S.J.Res. 7. (consideration: CR H3081-3083)House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res 7, the Chair postponed proceedings pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 7.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2019-04-04FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H3075-3080)House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2019-03-18FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2019-03-18FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2019-03-14FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-03-13VotePassed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 48. (text: CR S1835-1836)Senate
2019-03-13FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1829-1836)Senate
2019-03-13DischargeSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-01-30IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2019-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Terrorism
  • War and emergency powers
Related Geographic Entities
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Yemen
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