SJRES 20: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine

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Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard (I-Vermont)

Editorial Explainer

This resolution blocks a proposed $200 million military sale to Israel of 10,000 artillery shell components (fuzes, primers, and charges for 155mm munitions). The sale was formally notified to Congress on February 10, 2025, and would proceed unless both chambers vote to disapprove it within 30 days.

Why it matters

This is a rare use of the Congressional Review of Arms Sales process, which allows Congress to block military aid with a simple majority vote. The vote will test whether lawmakers are willing to restrict weapons transfers to Israel, particularly ammunition used in operations affecting civilians.