H.J.Res. 37 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.J.Res. 37 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 30, 2019, sponsored by Ro Khanna with 96 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ro Khanna (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 93 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 13, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Feb 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 13, 2019 · Passed248–177 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 13, 2019 · Passed424–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 13, 2019
- Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not…House · Feb 13, 2019
- Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not…House · Feb 13, 2019
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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