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SJRES 89118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 11, 2024

Latest Action

Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 212. (consideration: CR S4533-4536)

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Executive Summary

This joint resolution from the 118th Congress seeks to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip. The resolution emphasizes that such use of military forces has not been authorized by Congress. The measure was considered in the Senate but faced a point of order against expedited procedures, which was agreed to by a narrow vote. The bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No official summary or full text is available to provide further details.

Bottom Line

The resolution aimed to terminate unauthorized military involvement in a logistics pier project in Gaza but did not advance past Senate procedural hurdles and failed to become law.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill directs the termination of U.S. Armed Forces involvement in a logistics pier on the Gaza Strip coast.
  • It asserts that the military use in this context lacks Congressional authorization.
  • The Senate rejected expedited consideration of the measure by a close vote, leading to its failure or expiration.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. Armed Forces, by potentially limiting unauthorized deployments', 'Congress, by reinforcing its role in authorizing military operations', 'International stakeholders concerned with U.S. military activities in the Gaza region']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed bill text limits clarity on implementation mechanisms', 'Potential challenges in enforcing termination of military involvement without explicit authority', 'Possible diplomatic or operational impacts related to halting logistics infrastructure projects']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to U.S. military operations abroad, specifically in the Gaza Strip. The Senate's rejection of expedited procedures indicates procedural and possibly political challenges. The bill did not advance to become law and is recorded as failed or expired. No further legislative actions or companion measures are noted.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential reinforcement of Congressional authority over military deployments abroad', 'Possible influence on future military logistics and infrastructure projects in contested regions', 'Impact on U.S. diplomatic relations with parties involved in Gaza due to changes in military operational posture']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official bill summary and full text limits comprehensive analysis. The narrow Senate vote on procedural grounds highlights the contentious nature of the measure. Transparency around the specific military activities and their authorization status is critical for oversight. Monitoring similar future measures is advisable to assess evolving Congressional control over military operations.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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