US SJR38 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Vetoed on July 24 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-07-29 - Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Vetoed on July 24 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-07-29 - Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
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.
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.
Sponsors
| Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] |
| Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] | Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI] | Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] |
Roll Calls
2019-07-29 - Senate - Failed of passage in Senate over veto RC# 233 (Y: 46 N: 41 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-07-17 - House - On passage RC# 488 (Y: 237 N: 190 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-06-20 - Senate - Passed Senate without amendment RC# 178 (Y: 53 N: 45 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-07-17 - House - On passage RC# 488 (Y: 237 N: 190 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-06-20 - Senate - Passed Senate without amendment RC# 178 (Y: 53 N: 45 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-29 | Senate | Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233. |
| 2019-07-29 | Senate | Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5126, S5130-5134) |
| 2019-07-24 | Senate | Vetoed by President. |
| 2019-07-24 | Senate | Presented to President. |
| 2019-07-24 | Senate | Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S5053) |
| 2019-07-17 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 190 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H5940) |
| 2019-07-17 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5976-5977) |
| 2019-07-17 | House | 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. |
| 2019-07-17 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2019-07-17 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 38. |
| 2019-07-17 | House | 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. |
| 2019-07-17 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5940-5941) |
| 2019-06-20 | House | Held at the desk. |
| 2019-06-20 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2019-06-20 | House | Received in the House. |
| 2019-06-20 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 178. (text: CR S4142) |
| 2019-06-20 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4142) |
| 2019-06-19 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3831-3834) |
| 2019-06-19 | Senate | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2019-06-05 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Same As/Similar To
HJR61 (Related) 2019-06-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR491 (Related) 2019-07-16 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR491 (Related) 2019-07-16 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
United Kingdom
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
United Kingdom
