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

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, May 15, 2025).

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1. Jun 11, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 307. Roll call recordSenate
2. Jun 11, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).Senate
3. May 15, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
4. May 15, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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1. Jun 11, 2025 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 39–56
   On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
   R 0 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 37 yes, 5 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

• Mazie K. Hirono D-HI
• Tim Kaine D-VA
• Jeff Merkley D-OR
• Bernard Sanders I-VT
• Brian Schatz D-HI
• Chris Van Hollen D-MD