S.J.Res. 53 · 119th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both
- Became Law
Referred to committee May 15, 2025; latest action June 11, 2025: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by 39 to 56 (Senate roll call 306).
- Sponsor
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
- Introduced
- May 15, 2025 (Senate)
- Cosponsors
- 6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent)
- Latest action
- June 11, 2025: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by 39 to 56 (Senate roll call 306).
- Policy area
- International Affairs
Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Recorded Votes
| Date | Chamber | Record | Question | Result | Yea to Nay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | Roll call 306 | On the Motion to Discharge | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 39 to 56, 1 present, 4 not voting |
Source: House Clerk and Senate roll-call records linked in each row.
Action Timeline
Introduced in Senate
- Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
- Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
Source: Congress.gov, all actions for S.J.Res. 53.
Cite
Middle East Forum, "S.J.Res. 53: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services," Middle East Legislation in Congress, last action June 11, 2025, https://bills.meforum.org/bill/sjres-53/.