Trump vetoed Congress's direction to end United States support affecting the Yemen war

Date: 2019-04-16
Entry type: war-powers-veto
Current status: The veto is documented; Congress did not override it.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident issuing the veto
2019 veto of the Yemen War Powers resolutionvetoed congressional resolution

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
Trump vetoed S.J. Res. 7, which directed removal of United States forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen except for specified operations.
- The White House: Presidential Veto Message to the Senate to Accompany S.J. Res. 7Opening and closing paragraphs