Yemen War Powers Resolutions 2019 

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After the Senate passed a Yemen War Powers resolution (S.J. Res 54) in 2018 near the end of the 115th Congress, the 116th Congress again took up War Powers Resolutions in late January 2019. 

On February 13, 2019, the House passed H.J. Res 37 "Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress."

On March 13, the Senate passed its version of the resolution, S. J. Res 7, " 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." The resolution will go back to the House for its approval.

Forum-listed experts* to contact: Kate Kizer and Stephen Miles (Win Without War)​, Kate Gould (FCNL)​​, Scott Paul (Oxfam America), William Hartung (Arms and Security Project)

Congressional resources include:
  • S.J. Res 7 - Introduced Jan. 30 - see status, text (original - see status for latest)
  • H.J. Res 37 - Introduced Jan. 30 and approved in House on Feb 13 - see status, text (original - see status for latest)
  • Press conference, Jan. 30 ​

Select civil society resources and statements:
Kate Gould Legislative Director for Middle East Policy, Friends Committee on Nat'l Legislation (FCNL)
March 13, 2019 -- "The Senate has now taken a decisive step in ending the American facilitation of the Yemen war and the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Millions of grassroots activists, who helped make this vote a reality, want their lawmakers to end this unconscionable war." See full FCNL statement.

Feb 13, 2019 -- “Just a couple years ago, members of Congress would tell us privately that they didn’t know Saudi Arabia was waging this war, let alone that the United States was enabling it. Grassroots pressure was critical in educating members of Congress about this unauthorized war.” See full FCNL statement.
​Stephen Miles   Director, Win Without War ​
March 13, 2019 -- “The Senate moved the country one step closer to ending our participation in fueling one of the largest humanitarian crises the world has ever known. The House now needs to act quickly so that Congress can speak with one voice in calling on Donald Trump to end this unauthorized war in Yemen for good.” See full Win Without War​ statement.

Feb. 13, 2019 -- "Today, after years of organizing both inside and outside of Congress, the House of Representatives passed an unprecedented resolution directing the president to end unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ military intervention in Yemen that has helped create the largest man-made humanitarian crisis in the world." See full Win Without War statement.
Scott Paul   Humanitarian Policy Lead, Oxfam America ​
March 13, 2019 -- "This vote sends another strong message that US leaders are willing to take a stand for peace and political agreements that will save millions of lives in Yemen. We heard strong statements today in solidarity with the people of Yemen and calling out those who are disregarding their lives and futures in this human-made conflict. We hope the Trump administration listens and finally ends its role in Yemen’s devastating humanitarian crisis." See full statement.
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