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Senate Joint Resolution 69
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
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Passed Senate on Dec 13, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Dec 13, 2018
Latest Action
Dec 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
69
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Bob Corker
Tennessee
Republican
John Boozman
Arkansas
Republican
Cory Gardner
Colorado
Republican
Marco Rubio
Florida
Republican
Johnny Isakson
Georgia
Republican
Mike Crapo
Idaho
Republican
Joni Ernst
Iowa
Republican
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Republican
Rob Portman
Ohio
Republican
Pat Toomey
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Jack Reed
Rhode Island
Independent
Bernie Sanders
Vermont
Democrat
Tim Kaine
Virginia
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (0)
checkPassed on December 13, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)
Summary

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.


Text (2)
Considered and Passed Senate
December 13, 2018
Engrossed in Senate
December 13, 2018
Related Bills (3)
Dec 13, 2018
Passed Senate
19
Sponsorship
Senate Joint Resolution 54
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.
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Amendments
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
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Identified By
CRS
Nov 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
6
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 3652
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Sep 27, 2017
Introduced in House
55
Sponsorship
House Concurrent Resolution 81
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (6)
12/19/2018
Held at the desk.
12/19/2018
Received in the House.
12/17/2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/13/2018
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)
12/13/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)
12/13/2018
Introduced in Senate
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