H.Con.Res.30 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.
House Roll Call
H.Con.Res.30
| Bill | H.Con.Res.30 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 102 / Nay 321 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 52 | 165 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 50 | 156 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HCONRES 30 (118th Congress)
HCONRES 30 is a concurrent resolution that directs the President of the United States to withdraw all U.S. Armed Forces from Somalia, with the exception of those personnel assigned to protect the U.S. Embassy. This action is taken in accordance with Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which requires the President to consult with Congress before deploying U.S. military forces and to report on military engagements.
The resolution reflects a legislative response to ongoing military involvement in Somalia, where U.S. forces have been engaged primarily in counterterrorism operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab. By mandating the withdrawal of troops, HCONRES 30 aims to reassert Congressional authority over military engagements and limit U.S. military presence in the region.
The resolution does not provide specific funding or appropriations; rather, it serves as a directive to the Executive Branch regarding the status of military personnel. Its implications primarily affect the Department of Defense and the U.S. Embassy in Somalia, as it delineates the scope of military operations and the protection of diplomatic missions.
The beneficiaries of this resolution include U.S. military personnel, who would be withdrawn from combat zones, and potentially the Somali populace, as it may signal a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards diplomatic engagement rather than military intervention. The resolution also emphasizes Congressional oversight, potentially influencing future military operations and engagements.
Key timelines include the introduction of the resolution and its subsequent motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the withdrawal directive. The resolution underscores the ongoing debate regarding U.S. military involvement abroad and the balance of power between Congress and the Executive Branch in matters of war and peace.
Yea (102)
D
Dan Bishop
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
L
Lloyd Doggett
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Barbara Lee
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Nay (321)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
