Bill · S.J.Res. 138· Senate(119-SJRES-138)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The sale involves specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 26-32. These items include twelve thousand 1,000-pound BLU-110A/B general purpose bomb bodies categorized as Major Defense Equipment. Additionally, the sale includes non-MDE items such as engineering, logistics, and technical support services. The resolution seeks to prohibit these specific military sales.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The resolution reduces military spending by prohibiting the sale of 12,000 bomb bodies and associated support services.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The resolution restricts military aid and support to the Government of Israel, which may impact bilateral relations.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The prohibition impacts contractors and businesses involved in the engineering and logistics of these defense articles.
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The resolution prohibits the sale of defense articles and services, which would prevent the creation of related jobs in engineering, logistics, and technical support.
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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of military sales: The resolution aims to prohibit the sale of 12,000 BLU-110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies and related services to the Government of Israel (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense articles and services: The resolution would block the sale of 12,000 BLU-110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies, as well as U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Improves International Alliances-3
- 4/15/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
- 3/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont