Senate Joint Resolution 54
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Active
Amendments
Passed Senate on Dec 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
54
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Question
On the Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
Type
Roll Call Vote
Roll Call Vote
A vote that records the individual position of each Member who voted. Such votes occurring on the House floor (by the "yeas and nays" or by "recorded vote") are taken by electronic device. The Senate has no electronic voting system; in such votes, Senators answer "yea" or "nay" as the clerk calls each name aloud. Each vote is compiled by clerks and receives a roll call number (referenced in Congress.gov as a "Record Vote" [Senate] or "Roll no." [House]).
Result
Joint Resolution Passed
Roll Number
266
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Alabama
Alabama
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Alabama
Alabama
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Alaska
Alaska
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Alaska
Alaska
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Arizona
Arizona
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Arizona
Arizona
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Arkansas
Arkansas
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Arkansas
Arkansas
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California
California
Yes
California
California
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Colorado
Colorado
Yes
Colorado
Colorado
Yes
Connecticut
Connecticut
Yes
Connecticut
Connecticut
Yes
Delaware
Delaware
Yes
Delaware
Delaware
Yes
Florida
Florida
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Florida
Florida
No
Georgia
Georgia
No
Georgia
Georgia
Yes
Hawaii
Hawaii
Yes
Hawaii
Hawaii
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Idaho
Idaho
No
Idaho
Idaho
Yes
Illinois
Illinois
Yes
Illinois
Illinois
Yes
Indiana
Indiana
Yes
Indiana
Indiana
No
Iowa
Iowa
No
Iowa
Iowa
Yes
Kansas
Kansas
No
Kansas
Kansas
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Kentucky
Kentucky
Yes
Kentucky
Kentucky
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Louisiana
Louisiana
No
Louisiana
Louisiana
Yes
Maine
Maine
Yes
Maine
Maine
Yes
Maryland
Maryland
Yes
Maryland
Maryland
Yes
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Yes
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Yes
Michigan
Michigan
Yes
Michigan
Michigan
Yes
Minnesota
Minnesota
Yes
Minnesota
Minnesota
No
Mississippi
Mississippi
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Mississippi
Mississippi
Yes
Missouri
Missouri
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Missouri
Missouri
Yes
Montana
Montana
Yes
Montana
Montana
No
Nebraska
Nebraska
No
Nebraska
Nebraska
Yes
Nevada
Nevada
Didn't Vote
Nevada
Nevada
Yes
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Yes
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Yes
New Jersey
New Jersey
Yes
New Jersey
New Jersey
Yes
New Mexico
New Mexico
Yes
New Mexico
New Mexico
Yes
New York
New York
Yes
New York
New York
No
North Carolina
North Carolina
Didn't Vote
North Carolina
North Carolina
Yes
North Dakota
North Dakota
No
North Dakota
North Dakota
No
Ohio
Ohio
Yes
Ohio
Ohio
No
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
No
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Yes
Oregon
Oregon
Yes
Oregon
Oregon
Yes
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
No
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Yes
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Yes
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Didn't Vote
South Carolina
South Carolina
No
South Carolina
South Carolina
No
South Dakota
South Dakota
No
South Dakota
South Dakota
No
Tennessee
Tennessee
No
Tennessee
Tennessee
No
Texas
Texas
No
Texas
Texas
Yes
Utah
Utah
No
Utah
Utah
Yes
Vermont
Vermont
Yes
Vermont
Vermont
Yes
Virginia
Virginia
Yes
Virginia
Virginia
Yes
Washington
Washington
Yes
Washington
Washington
Yes
West Virginia
West Virginia
No
West Virginia
West Virginia
No
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Yes
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
No
Wyoming
Wyoming
No
Wyoming
Wyoming
Summary
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.
December 13, 2018
November 28, 2018
February 28, 2018
Amendments (25)
Displaying only amendments with a detailed public record (6)
Dec 13, 2018
Not Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4098
To clarify that the requirement to remove United States Armed Forces does not apply to forces engaged in operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, such as ballistic missile attacks, unmanned aerial vehicle attacks, maritime attacks against United States or international vessels, or terrorist attacks against civilian targets.
Active
Dec 13, 2018
Not Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4097
To clarify that the requirement to remove United States Armed Forces does not apply to the provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties or further enable adherence to the Law of Armed Conflict.
Active
Dec 13, 2018
Agreed to in Senate
4
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4096
To provide that nothing in the joint resolution shall be construed to influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel.
Agreed To
Dec 13, 2018
Agreed to in Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4095
To require a report assessing the increased risk of terrorist attacks in the United States if the Government of Saudi Arabia were to cease Yemen-related intelligence sharing with the United States.
Agreed To
Dec 13, 2018
Agreed to in Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4090
To require a report assessing risks posed by ceasing support operations with respect to the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis in Yemen.
Agreed To
Dec 13, 2018
Agreed to in Senate
4
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4080
To clarify that this resolution prohibits United States Armed Forces from refueling non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen.
Agreed To
12/19/2018
Held at the desk.
12/19/2018
Received in the House.
12/17/2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/13/2018
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266. (text: CR S7565)
12/13/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266.(text: CR S7565)
12/13/2018
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534-7565)
12/12/2018
By 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.
12/12/2018
Point 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.
12/12/2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7482-7503)
12/12/2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.
11/28/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.
11/28/2018
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
11/28/2018
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. (consideration: CR S7155-7165)
03/20/2018
Motion 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)
03/20/2018
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S1801-1827)
02/28/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
02/28/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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