SJRES 33: 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: 119 · Status: failed · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine

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Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard (I-Vermont)

Editorial Explainer

This resolution would block a proposed $106 million arms sale to Israel of 35,529 general-purpose bomb bodies, 4,000 penetrator warheads, and associated spare parts and support services. The sale was formally notified to Congress in early March 2025; this resolution would prohibit it from proceeding.

Why it matters

Congress rarely uses its statutory power to disapprove arms sales, making this a high-stakes test of legislative oversight. The vote will signal whether the Senate is willing to restrict weapons transfers to Israel—an outcome that would mark a significant shift from decades of unconditional military support.

Roll-call votes (100)