Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
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: 307.
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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 · 06/11/2025
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale. The sale involves the Government of the United Arab Emirates. It includes various defense articles such as CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, engines, and several electronic and communication systems. The resolution also covers various services like personnel training and logistics support. If passed, the sale of these specific items and services would be prohibited.
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
06/11/2025 · Roll call 307 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of military sales: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of specific defense articles and services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (Resolution Text). This action serves the goal of congressional disapproval of the proposed transaction.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people resulting from this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 6/11/2025
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 307.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland