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S.J.Res. 32 · 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 10, 2025 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)
What does this mean?

Congress reviews major weapons sales to other countries before they can go through, and this resolution would block a specific arms sale to Israel that the executive branch had proposed, meaning the defense equipment and related services listed in that deal would not be sold to Israel. In practice, this is Congress using its authority to say no to a particular sale the administration had lined up, rather than approving it automatically. The resolution doesn't address any other arms sales or broader policy toward Israel — it applies only to this one specific proposed transaction.

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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 10, 2025
Referred to Committee
Mar 10, 2025
Full action history (4)
Mar 10, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 10, 2025Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)
Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
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