US HCR81 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-3)
Status: Introduced on September 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-10-11 - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H.Con.Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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. Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, within 30 days after adoption of this concurrent resolution, unless: (1) the President requests and Congress authorizes a later date, or (2) a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

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Title

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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-10-11HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H.Con.Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
2017-09-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2017-09-27HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SJR54 (Related) 2018-12-19 - Held at the desk.
SJR69 (Related) 2018-12-19 - Held at the desk.

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