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S.J.Res. 138 · International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
What does this mean?

Congress has a process where the executive branch notifies lawmakers before certain weapons sales to other countries go through, giving Congress a chance to object. This resolution is that objection: it would block a specific planned sale of U.S. weapons and military equipment to Israel's government. If passed, the sale would not go forward as proposed; if it fails, the sale could proceed as normal. The bill itself doesn't say what the weapons are, why the sale was proposed, or what happens after — just that this particular deal would be stopped if Congress votes to disapprove it.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to Committee
Mar 19, 2026
Full action history (4)
Mar 19, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 19, 2026Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
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