S.J. Res. 38
116th Congress
Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense…
Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and No… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services.
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Congressional oversightEuropeForeign aid and international reliefMiddle East
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Military assistance, sales, and agreementsSaudi ArabiaTrade restrictionsUnited Kingdom
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23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2019
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
Jul 29, 2019
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
Jul 29, 2019
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5126, S5130-5134)
Jul 24, 2019
Vetoed by President.
Jul 24, 2019
Presented to President.
Jul 24, 2019
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S5053)
Jul 17, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 190 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H5940)
Jul 17, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5976-5977)
Jul 17, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 38, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Jul 17, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 17, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 38.
Jul 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.
Jul 17, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5940-5941)
Jun 20, 2019
Held at the desk.
Jun 20, 2019
Received in the House.
Jun 20, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 178. (text: CR S4142)
Jun 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 178.(text: CR S4142)
Jun 20, 2019
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4142)
Jun 19, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3831-3834)
Jun 19, 2019
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2019 | House · vote #488 | On Passage | Passed | 237–190 | See who voted → |
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Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
Plain-English summary
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1422 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 38: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SJRES-38/
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