S.Res. 400: A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-01-28 · International Affairs · Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-01-28 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

Plain summary

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) helping prevent state collapse in Yemen, denying terrorists a safe-haven, and supporting the people and government of Yemen in dealing with Yemen's challenges; and (2) defeating al-Qaeda and affiliated movements worldwide. Urges the government of Yemen to strengthen efforts against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Calls upon: (1) the government of Yemen to address corruption, respect human rights, and work with its citizens and the international community to address the factors driving instability in Yemen; and (2) the international community to strengthen assistance programs in Yemen. Recognizes the critical role of Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in such programs. Applauds the February 2010 ceasefire that ended the latest round of fighting between the government of Yemen and the Houthi rebellion, and urges both parties as well as Yemen's neighbors and the international community to support the ceasefire through the provision of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in areas affected by the fighting. Requests that the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the Director of National Intelligence submit a comprehensive strategy for Yemen and urges the President to work with Yemen, the international community, and international organizations to implement such strategy.

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Official text

A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate with amendment(s))

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Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · 5 cosponsors

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate with amendment(s))
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111sres400.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/sres>

Record fed-us-cong111-sres400 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111