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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to United States policy towards Yemen, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 1, 2017 Introduced by: Khanna, Ro Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Nov 13, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.Res. 599.
Nov 13, 2017
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H9148-9155)
Nov 13, 2017
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Nov 13, 2017
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 30, 1 Present (Roll no. 623). (text: CR H9148)
Nov 13, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 30, 1 Present (Roll no. 623).(text: CR H9148)
Nov 13, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9155-9156)
Nov 13, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 599, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed the question agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Nov 13, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Nov 1, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 1, 2017
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Newhouse asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider in the House, H.Res. 599; that the resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the resolution and the preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except for one hour of debate; and that notwithstanding any previous order of the House, the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall not apply to H.Con.Res. 81. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 13, 2017 House · vote #623 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 366–30 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the urgent need for a political solution in Yemen consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Denounces the conduct of activities in Yemen and areas affected by the conflict that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations or the use of civilian human shields.

Calls on all parties to the conflict to: (1) increase efforts to prevent civilian casualties and increase humanitarian access; and (2) allow for unobstructed access for humanitarian organizations, human rights investigators, medical relief personnel, and journalists.

Supports the Saudi-led Arab Coalition's commitments to abide by their no-strike and restricted target list and improve their targeting capabilities.

Condemns Iranian activities in Yemen in violation in such resolution and calls on all responsible countries to take necessary measures against Iran, including the interdiction of Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels and the application of sanctions against Iran.

Encourages other governments to join in providing the resources necessary to address the humanitarian crisis.

What's happening now November 13, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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