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S.J.Res. 7 // May 2, 2019Senate: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

Shall the Joint Resolution S.J. Res. 7 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States Notwithstanding

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (I-VT)

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

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Won the vote · Yea

53 votes, representing 138,621,603 people54.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 105,198,188 people41.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5354.4%
NayLost4541.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%