Bill · S.J.Res. 53· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
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.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The resolution may negatively impact defense contractors involved in the proposed sale to Qatar.
Is this likely to create jobs?-1
The prohibition of this defense sale may reduce jobs related to the manufacturing and support of these specific defense articles.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-1
The resolution restricts foreign military aid and equipment sales to the Government of Qatar.
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 Arms Sale: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of various defense articles and services to the Government of Qatar (Resolution text). This action is intended to prevent the transfer of military equipment such as aircraft, missiles, and bomb kits described in Transmittal No. 25-16.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prevention of Defense Sales: By prohibiting the proposed sale, the resolution stops the transfer of various defense items including MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, hellfire missiles, and various support services to the Government of Qatar (Resolution text).
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-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-1
- 6/11/2025
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland