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Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

S.J.Res. 41 · 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. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.

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 27–70
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 07/30/2025
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed export of defense articles to Israel. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit the export of 20,000 Colt Carbine rifles. These weapons are described as 11.5'' barrel length, 5.56mm caliber fully automatic carbine rifles. The shipment is intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel for end use by the Israel National Police. This action relates to Transmittal No. DDTC 23-077.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill restricts the export of defense articles, which effectively reduces military aid/support to Israel.

  • Scored -2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution could be viewed as a strain on the strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The prohibition of this specific export may negatively impact defense contractors intending to sell these items.

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 27 yes · 70 no

    See who voted how →

    07/30/2025 · Roll call 454 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41”