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SJRES 56 117th Congress Senate International Affairs

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.

Introduced: July 14, 2022 Introduced by: Sanders, Bernard Independent · Vermont See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 14, 2022
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 14, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 10
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Nov 15, 2022
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Nov 15, 2022
 D
Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Sep 21, 2022
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Sep 13, 2022
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 20, 2022
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 20, 2022
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 19, 2022
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 19, 2022
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 19, 2022
 D
Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 2022
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 56: 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-56/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 56: 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-56/.
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S.J. Res. 56, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-56/.
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[S.J. Res. 56: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-56/)
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