U.S. Senate · June 11, 2025
Roll call 307 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.J.Res. 54 — 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 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
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-54 — 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.
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.