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Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

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

S.J.Res. 53 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.

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 39–56
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 06/11/2025
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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 Qatar. The sale includes various defense articles and services as described in Transmittal No. 25-16. These items consist of Major Defense Equipment such as MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and various munitions. The proposal also includes numerous non-MDE items, such as engines, communications systems, and support services. If passed, the resolution would prohibit this specific sale of defense articles and services.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution may negatively impact defense contractors involved in the proposed sale to Qatar.

  • Scored -1

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The prohibition of this defense sale may reduce jobs related to the manufacturing and support of these specific defense articles.

  • Scored -1

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The resolution restricts foreign military aid and equipment sales to the Government of Qatar.

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 39 yes · 56 no

    See who voted how →

    06/11/2025 · Roll call 306 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53”