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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. 32 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A resolution from an independent · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)

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 40–59
    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 for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The sale includes specific defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 24-38. These items consist of Caterpillar bulldozers, specifically models D9R and D9T. The proposal also covers spare parts, repair services, and various forms of technical and logistics support. If passed, the resolution would prohibit this specific sale.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    By blocking this specific sale, it marginally reduces the immediate scope of military equipment transfers.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Scored -1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The prohibition of this sale may negatively impact defense contractors and related businesses.

  • Scored -1

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    Prohibiting the sale of defense articles may reduce related industrial activity and jobs in the defense sector.

  • Scored -1

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The resolution limits a specific form of military aid/sale to Israel.

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 40 yes · 59 no

    See who voted how →

    04/15/2026 · Roll call 80 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32”