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.
A resolution from an independent · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
How Congress voted
- See who voted how →A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 07/30/2025
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. 25-26. Included in this proposal are various bomb bodies and guidance kits, specifically MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 and BLU-110A/B models. The sale also includes JDAM guidance kits for those bomb bodies. Additionally, the sale covers engineering, logistics, and technical support services. This resolution, introduced by Mr. Sanders, seeks to prohibit these specific items and services from being sold.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The resolution reduces planned military expenditures by prohibiting specific weapon sales.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The prohibition of these defense sales may reduce contract-related jobs in the defense sector.
- Scored -2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Limiting military sales may strain the strategic relationship with Israel.
- Scored -1
Would business owners be better off under this?
Defense contractors may see a negative impact from the cancellation of these specific sales.
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 24 yes · 73 no
07/30/2025 · Roll call 455 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of specific weapon transfers: By providing congressional disapproval, the resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of 201 MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies, 4,799 BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies, and various JDAM guidance kits (Section 1).
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Restriction of support services: The resolution would prohibit the transfer of U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services related to these defense articles (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of defense articles and services: The resolution would stop the delivery of the specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 25-26, which include bomb bodies, guidance kits, and technical support services (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Defense contractors may see a negative impact from the cancellation of these specific sales. Would union members be better off under this? — The reduction in defense sales may negatively impact manufacturing jobs protected by unions.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The prohibition of these defense sales may reduce contract-related jobs in the defense sector.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution reduces planned military expenditures by prohibiting specific weapon sales. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Limiting military sales may strain the strategic relationship with Israel. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution acts as a restriction on military aid/sales to a key foreign ally.
- 7/30/2025
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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