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

USA119th CongressSJRES-53| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution, introduced in the Senate, seeks to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar. It explicitly prohibits the transfer of a comprehensive package of defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 25-16, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. The prohibited sale includes significant Major Defense Equipment such as eight MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, 110 AGM-114R2 Hellfire II missiles, and various bomb components and guidance kits. Additionally, the resolution blocks the transfer of non-MDE items like advanced radar systems, communication intelligence sensor suites, secure communication devices, and extensive support services including training, logistics, and engineering assistance.
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SJRES 117-49
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SJRES 118-60
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

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SJRES 118-54
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

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SJRES 118-55
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

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SJRES 118-114
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-50
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-53
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.
May 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 11, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
View Vote
Jun 11, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-49
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-52
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-51
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-48
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-35
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-36
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-113
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-111
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-112
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-66
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-60
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-54
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-55
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-114
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-50
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-53
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
    View Vote


  • June 11, 2025
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSJRES-53| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This joint resolution, introduced in the Senate, seeks to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar. It explicitly prohibits the transfer of a comprehensive package of defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 25-16, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. The prohibited sale includes significant Major Defense Equipment such as eight MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, 110 AGM-114R2 Hellfire II missiles, and various bomb components and guidance kits. Additionally, the resolution blocks the transfer of non-MDE items like advanced radar systems, communication intelligence sensor suites, secure communication devices, and extensive support services including training, logistics, and engineering assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-49
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-52
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-51
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-48
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-35
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-36
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-113
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-111
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-112
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-66
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-60
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-54
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-55
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-114
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-50
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-53
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.
May 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 11, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
View Vote
Jun 11, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-49
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-52
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-51
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-48
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-35
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-36
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-113
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-111
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-112
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-66
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-60
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-54
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-55
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-114
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-50
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-53
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
    View Vote


  • June 11, 2025
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted