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SJRES54: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in…

115th Congress (2017–2019) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

This page covers SJRES54 in the 115th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES54 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES54 are listed below.

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.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 5
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2018-12-13: Joint Resolution Passed (56-41)
Latest action 2018-12-19: Held at the desk.
Policy area International Affairs
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

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 activites 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.

Subjects: Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Foreign aid and international relief, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Israel, Middle East, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Military operations and strategy, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents


Roll-call votes on SJRES54 (115th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2018-12-13 Senate On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 54 Joint Resolution Passed (56-41) 40 24 2 Official tally
2018-12-12 Senate On the Point of Order S. J. Res. 54 Point of Order Well Taken (96-3) 62 3 1 Official tally
2018-12-12 Senate On the Motion to Proceed S. J. Res. 54 Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-39) 44 21 1 Official tally
2018-11-28 Senate On the Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 54 Motion to Discharge Agreed to (63-37) 43 23 0 Official tally
2018-03-20 Senate On the Motion to Table S. J. Res. 54 Motion to Table Agreed to (55-44) 31 34 0 Official tally

Other bills numbered SJRES54

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Frequently asked

What is SJRES54 in the 115th Congress?

SJRES54 (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.) was introduced in the 115th Congress (2017–2019) by Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest action on SJRES54?

On 2018-12-19: Held at the desk.

How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES54?

5 recorded votes in the 115th Congress. The most recent, on 2018-12-13, was "On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 54": Joint Resolution Passed (56-41).

Is this the same bill as SJRES54 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES54 was also used in the 119th, 116th Congress for different legislation.