U.S. Senate · July 30, 2025
Roll call 454 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.J.Res. 41 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
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Motion to Discharge Rejected
27 yes 70 no
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-41 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
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.