S.J.Res. 26 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Feb 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks military equipment sale to Israel
This joint resolution would block a proposed sale of military equipment and services to Israel. If passed, it would prohibit the U.S. from proceeding with this particular military sale.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change day-to-day life for most Americans. However, it could affect U.S. foreign policy and relationships with Israel, since military sales are one way the U.S. conducts business with other countries.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 25, 2025)
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.
1st SessionS.J.Res. 26
JOINT RESOLUTION
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) · Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 3, 2025: “Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 83. Record Vote Number: 166. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Apr 3, 2025
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15–83
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 14 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
14 members voted against most of their party: 14 Democrats voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 166
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.