U.S. Senate · June 11, 2025
Roll call 306 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.J.Res. 53 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
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Motion to Discharge Rejected
39 yes 56 no
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-53 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
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.