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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. 33 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A resolution from an independent

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 82. Record Vote Number: 165. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)

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 15–82
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 04/03/2025
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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 described in Transmittal No. 25-34. This includes 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 General Purpose bomb bodies or a combination of both. It also includes 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. Additionally, the sale covers various non-MDE items like spare parts, consumables, and logistics support services.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution halts a specific military sale, thereby reducing planned military equipment transfers.

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Preventing the sale may result in a slight reduction in government-authorized foreign military expenditures.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Scored -2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The disapproval of military sales may negatively affect the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

  • Scored -1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Defense contractors lose a major sale under this resolution.

  • Scored -1

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The disruption of this sale may impact workers in the defense manufacturing industry.

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 15 yes · 82 no

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    04/03/2025 · Roll call 165 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33”