United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 7 (116th)
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.
Introduced
30 January 2019
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Status
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94.
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6 December 2025
Summary
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.
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9 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Passed House
summary · EN · 4 April 2019
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 13 March 2019
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 13 March 2019
Passed Senate
summary · EN · 13 March 2019
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 January 2019
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 January 2019
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 30 January 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/7
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/sjres/7