S.Amdt. 193Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)

To provide that nothing in the joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

What it does: Adds SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE at the end of the resolution
Sponsored by Rand PaulSen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
Submitted March 13, 2019

What it changes

1 change to S.J.Res. 7 · shown in the resolution's text

Adds a section
  1. Adds SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE at the end of the resolution

    Adds a section

    In S.J.Res. 7 · Introduced in Senate

    Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit to Congress a report assessing the increased risk of terrorist attacks on United States Armed Forces abroad, allies, and to the continental United States if the Government of Saudi Arabia were to cease Yemen-related intelligence sharing with the United States.

    Inserted: SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.

    Inserted: Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

    Original wording

    At the end, add the following:

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As printed

SA 193. Mr. LEE (for Mr. Paul) proposed an amendment to the joint resolution S.J. Res. 7, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; as follows:

At the end, add the following:

SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.

Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

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Senate amendment submitted

March 13, 2019

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 193 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

March 13, 2019

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 193 proposed by Senator Lee for Senator Paul.

March 13, 2019

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Amendment SA 193 proposed by Senator Lee for Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S1829-1835; text: CR S1829) To provide that nothing in the joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

March 13, 2019

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Amendment SA 193 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

March 13, 2019