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Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

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

S.J.Res. 138 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A resolution from an independent · See all 3 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

  • The SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 36–63
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 04/15/2026
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The sale involves specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 26-32. These items include twelve thousand 1,000-pound BLU-110A/B general purpose bomb bodies categorized as Major Defense Equipment. Additionally, the sale includes non-MDE items such as engineering, logistics, and technical support services. The resolution seeks to prohibit these specific military sales.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution reduces military spending by prohibiting the sale of 12,000 bomb bodies and associated support services.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution restricts military aid and support to the Government of Israel, which may impact bilateral relations.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The prohibition impacts contractors and businesses involved in the engineering and logistics of these defense articles.

  • Scored -2

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The resolution prohibits the sale of defense articles and services, which would prevent the creation of related jobs in engineering, logistics, and technical support.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.

  • The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Rejected 36 yes · 63 no

    See who voted how →

    04/15/2026 · Roll call 81 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138”