HJRES 37
116th Congress
House
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Middle East
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Saudi Arabia
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Yemen
Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 13, 2019
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 37.
Feb 13, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
Feb 13, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 82).
Feb 13, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Feb 13, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kustoff (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to state that it is in the national security interest of the United States to combat anti-Semitism around the world.
Feb 13, 2019
Mr. Kustoff (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H1554)
Feb 13, 2019
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Feb 13, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 13, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 37.
Feb 13, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 122, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 2
Feb 13, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Feb 13, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 122 and Rule XVIII.
Feb 13, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Feb 13, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H1543-1556; text: CR H1552)
Feb 13, 2019
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
Feb 13, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 37.
Feb 11, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Feb 8, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Feb 8, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-7.
Feb 6, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 6, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2019 | House · vote #83 | On Passage | Passed | 248–177 | See who voted → |
| Feb 13, 2019 | House · vote #82 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
2 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 42 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 41 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English 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 activities 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Related & companion bills
4
Bill text
4 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
57
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DeGette, Diana
D
Golden, Jared F.
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Pingree, Chellie
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Waters, Maxine
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Quigley, Mike
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Titus, Dina
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Levin, Mike
D
Raskin, Jamie
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Wilson, Frederica S.
D
Costa, Jim
D
Gomez, Jimmy
D
Doggett, Lloyd
D
Espaillat, Adriano
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Pressley, Ayanna
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Biggs, Andy
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Buck, Ken
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
D
Castro, Joaquin
D
Chu, Judy
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
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Clark, Katherine M.
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
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Cohen, Steve
D
Courtney, Joe
D
Crow, Jason
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
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Dingell, Debbie
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Gallego, Ruben
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Garamendi, John
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Himes, James A.
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Hoyer, Steny H.
D
Huffman, Jared
D
Jayapal, Pramila
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
D
Lieu, Ted
D
McCollum, Betty
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McGovern, James P.
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Moore, Gwen
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Moulton, Seth
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Neguse, Joe
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
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Omar, Ilhan
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Panetta, Jimmy
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Pocan, Mark
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Sánchez, Linda T.
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
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