A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Mar 19, 2026).

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1. Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779) Roll call recordSenate
2. Apr 15, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).Senate
3. Mar 19, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
4. Mar 19, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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1. Apr 15, 2026 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 36–63
   On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
   R 0 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 34 yes, 11 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

• Jeff Merkley D-OR
• Chris Van Hollen D-MD
• Peter Welch D-VT