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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

USA119th CongressSJRES-138| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes to prohibit a specific foreign military sale to the Government of Israel, as outlined in Transmittal No. 26–32 submitted to Congress on March 12, 2026. The resolution specifically targets the sale of 12,000 BLU–110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies , which are classified as Major Defense Equipment. In addition to the bomb bodies, the proposed sale also includes various non-Major Defense Equipment items , such as U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services. By passing this resolution, Congress would exercise its authority under the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove the transfer of these defense articles and services to Israel.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-49
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-52
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-51
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

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SJRES 117-48
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

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SJRES 117-35
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-36
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-113
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-111
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-112
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-66
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-60
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-54
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-55
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-114
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-50
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-53
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-85
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 15, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
Apr 15, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
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  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-49
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-52
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-51
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-48
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-35
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-36
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-113
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-111
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-112
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-66
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-60
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-54
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-55
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-114
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-50
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-53
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-85
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 15, 2026
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).


  • April 15, 2026
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
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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.

USA119th CongressSJRES-138| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This joint resolution proposes to prohibit a specific foreign military sale to the Government of Israel, as outlined in Transmittal No. 26–32 submitted to Congress on March 12, 2026. The resolution specifically targets the sale of 12,000 BLU–110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies , which are classified as Major Defense Equipment. In addition to the bomb bodies, the proposed sale also includes various non-Major Defense Equipment items , such as U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services. By passing this resolution, Congress would exercise its authority under the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove the transfer of these defense articles and services to Israel.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-49
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-52
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-51
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-48
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-35
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-36
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-113
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-111
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-112
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-66
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-60
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-54
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-55
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-114
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-50
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-53
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-85
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 15, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
Apr 15, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
View Vote
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-49
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-52
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-51
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-48
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-35
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-36
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-113
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-111
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-112
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-66
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-60
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-54
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-55
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-114
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-50
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-53
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-85
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 15, 2026
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).


  • April 15, 2026
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
    View Vote
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted