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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Summary
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale to Israel that was submitted to Congress by the Department of Defense. The sale includes bomb bodies and Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits, along with U.S. engineering and logistics support. Specifically, the sale consists of 201 MK 83 bomb bodies, 4,799 additional MK 83 bomb bodies, 1,500 JDAM guidance kits, and 3,500 additional JDAM guidance kits. Under the Arms Export Control Act, Congress can approve or disapprove foreign military sales through joint resolutions such as this one.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
2 cosponsors
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
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Actions (4)
- Jul 30, 2025 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455. · senate
- Jul 30, 2025 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). · senate
- Mar 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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- On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Rejected
24 Yea · 73 Nay · 3 Not voting
- Democrats2Yea2Nay
- Republicans0Yea3Nay
- Independents1Yea0Nay
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 10, 2025
Mr. Sanders introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel is prohibited:
(1) The sale of the following defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 25-26, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)), and published in the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025: The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two hundred one (201) MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 General Purpose 1,000- pound bomb bodies. Four thousand seven hundred ninety-nine (4,799) BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies. One thousand five hundred (1,500) KMU-559C/B Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for the MK 83 bomb body. Three thousand five hundred (3,500) KMU-559J/B JDAM guidance kits for the MK 83 bomb body. The following non-MDE items will also be included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. <all>
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