SJRES 113: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Congress: 118 · Status: failed · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine

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Official record on Congress.gov — full text, actions, and cosponsor history for SJRES 113.

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard (I-Vermont)

Editorial Explainer

This resolution would block a proposed $106 million arms sale to Israel of 50,400 mortar rounds, technical manuals, and U.S. military support services. The sale had been formally notified to Congress in September 2024 under standard foreign military sales procedures. If passed by both chambers, this would prevent the transaction from proceeding.

Why it matters

This is a rare congressional attempt to use the Arms Export Control Act's disapproval mechanism to halt military aid to Israel, signaling opposition to unconditional weapons transfers during the 2024 Gaza conflict. The bill did not advance to a vote, but its introduction marked an escalation in legislative pushback on military support policy.

Cosponsors (2)

Roll-call votes (100)

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