S.J.Res. 138 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 19, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks a proposed military sale to Israel
This joint resolution would stop a planned sale of certain military equipment and services to the Israeli government. If passed, it would prevent that specific foreign military sale from moving forward.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change things for most Americans in their daily lives. However, it reflects broader questions about U.S. military aid and foreign policy that elected officials debate on behalf of the public.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 19, 2026)
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 138
JOINT RESOLUTION
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action 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)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Apr 15, 2026
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36–63
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 34 | 11 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 52 | 1 |
11 members voted against most of their party: 11 Democrats voted No.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 81
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.