H.Res. 599Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to United States policy towards Yemen, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor: Ro Khanna [D-CA-17]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 13, 2017 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedNov 1, 2017
Passed the HouseNov 13, 2017

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the urgent need for a political solution in Yemen consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Denounces the conduct of activities in Yemen and areas affected by the conflict that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations or the use of civilian human shields.

Calls on all parties to the conflict to: (1) increase efforts to prevent civilian casualties and increase humanitarian access; and (2) allow for unobstructed access for humanitarian organizations, human rights investigators, medical relief personnel, and journalists.

Supports the Saudi-led Arab Coalition's commitments to abide by their no-strike and restricted target list and improve their targeting capabilities.

Condemns Iranian activities in Yemen in violation in such resolution and calls on all responsible countries to take necessary measures against Iran, including the interdiction of Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels and the application of sanctions against Iran.

Encourages other governments to join in providing the resources necessary to address the humanitarian crisis.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 599 as passed House without amendment on Nov 13, 2017. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 623

House Nov 13, 2017

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to United States policy towards Yemen, and for other purposes

Passed

366 Yea 30 Nay 35 not voting · 1 present

Crossed both parties 30 of 396 voting members broke with their own party: 11 Democrats, 19 Republicans.

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Democratic194 members

Republican238 members

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Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 599 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DJames P. McGovern [D-MA-02]Original2026 profile

Who lobbied on H.Res. 5992 organizations

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