An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 115-261 to prohibit use of funds with respect to military action in Yemen to the extent that such action is inconsistent with the War Powers Resolution.
What it does: Adds Sec. __. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used with respect to Yemen in contravention of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.), including for the introduction of United States armed or military forces into hostilities in Yemen, into situations in Yemen where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, or into Yemeni territory, airspace, or waters while equipped for combat, in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections 3 and 4 of such Resolution at the end of division AWhat it changes
1 change to H.R. 3219
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Adds Sec. __. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used with respect to Yemen in contravention of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.), including for the introduction of United States armed or military forces into hostilities in Yemen, into situations in Yemen where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, or into Yemeni territory, airspace, or waters while equipped for combat, in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections 3 and 4 of such Resolution at the end of division A
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. __. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used with respect to Yemen in contravention of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.), including for the introduction of United States armed or military forces into hostilities in Yemen, into situations in Yemen where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, or into Yemeni territory, airspace, or waters while equipped for combat, in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections 3 and 4 of such Resolution.
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At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following:
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At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following:
Sec. __. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used with respect to Yemen in contravention of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.), including for the introduction of United States armed or military forces into hostilities in Yemen, into situations in Yemen where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, or into Yemeni territory, airspace, or waters while equipped for combat, in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections 3 and 4 of such Resolution.
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House amendment offered
July 27, 2017
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House amendment offered
July 27, 2017
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
July 27, 2017 • 3:56 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Davidson amendment (A056) Failed by voice vote.
July 27, 2017 • 3:56 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A056) offered by Mr. Davidson.(consideration: CR H6504-6505; text: CR H6504)
July 27, 2017 • 3:48 PM
Amendment (A056) offered by Mr. Davidson. (consideration: CR H6504-6505; text: CR H6504)
July 27, 2017 • 3:48 PM
On agreeing to the Davidson amendment (A056) Failed by voice vote.
July 27, 2017 • 3:56 PM