S.J.Res. 32 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks military equipment sale to Israel
This joint resolution would stop a planned sale of certain military equipment and services to the Israeli government. If passed, the sale would not go forward.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change most Americans' daily lives. It's mainly a decision about whether the U.S. government can proceed with selling defense equipment to another country.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 10, 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. 32
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 10, 2025 · 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. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Apr 15, 2026
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40–59
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 38 | 7 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 52 | 1 |
7 members voted against most of their party: 7 Democrats voted No.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 80
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