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A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Introduced: December 13, 2018 See on congress.gov
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7565-7566; text: CR S7566)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It criticizes Saudi Arabia's cooperation with, and military equipment purchases from, Russia and China as challenges to the country's long-term relationship with the United States.

The joint resolution calls for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war in Yemen and for the two sides to negotiate a peace agreement. It declares that there is no statutory authority for U.S. involvement in the conflict, including for providing in-air refueling to Saudi aircraft flying missions against the Houthi rebels.

The resolution also condemns the Houthi rebels for human rights violations and the government of Iran for supplying them with weapons.


What's happening now December 19, 2018

Held at the desk.

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 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 2 Republican 4 Independent 1
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Dec 13, 2018
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Dec 13, 2018
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Dec 13, 2018
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Dec 13, 2018
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Dec 13, 2018
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Dec 13, 2018
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Dec 13, 2018
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-69/
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"S.J. Res. 69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-69/.
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S.J. Res. 69, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-69/.
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[S.J. Res. 69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-69/)
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