SJRES 56 · 117th Congress 2021–2023, ended

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jul 14, 2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedJul 14, 2022
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include sharing intelligence or providing logistical support to enable offensive strikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda or forces associated with Al Qaeda.

Cosponsors 13

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 14, 2022 to Nov 15, 2022, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-MAElizabeth WarrenOriginalJul 14, 2022
D-VTPatrick J. LeahyOriginalJul 14, 2022
D-MAEdward J. MarkeyJul 19, 2022
D-ILRichard J. DurbinJul 19, 2022
D-ORRon WydenJul 19, 2022
D-MIGary C. PetersJul 20, 2022
D-WITammy BaldwinJul 20, 2022
D-MIDebbie StabenowSep 13, 2022
D-WAPatty MurraySep 13, 2022
D-RISheldon WhitehouseSep 21, 2022
D-CTRichard BlumenthalNov 15, 2022
D-OHSherrod BrownNov 15, 2022
D-MNTina SmithNov 15, 2022

Actions 2

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jul 14, 2022Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 14, 2022Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.

Text 1

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. Jul 14, 2022Introduced in Senate

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