S.J.RES.36: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and se

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 5, 2019
  • Latest Major Action July 29, 2019

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in Executive Communication 1427 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Statement of Administration Policy

The administration strongly opposes this legislation and has recommended the president veto it.

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 6 statements associated with S.J.RES.36.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 29, 2019
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 40. Record Vote Number: 231.
July 29, 2019
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5126, S5130-5134)
July 24, 2019
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S5051-5052)
July 24, 2019

Vetoed by President.

July 24, 2019
Presented to President.
July 24, 2019
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
July 17, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 190 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H5935)
July 17, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5975-5976)
July 17, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5935-5938)
July 17, 2019

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 190 (Roll no. 486).

July 17, 2019
Considered as unfinished business.
July 17, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 36, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
July 17, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
July 17, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 36.
July 17, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
July 17, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491.
June 20, 2019

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 177. (text: CR S4142)

June 20, 2019
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4142)
June 20, 2019
Held at the desk.
June 20, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 20, 2019
Received in the House.
June 20, 2019

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 177.

June 20, 2019
Considered by Senate.
June 19, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
June 19, 2019

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

June 19, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3831-3834)
June 18, 2019

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).

June 18, 2019

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3633-3637)

June 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 5, 2019

Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

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