S.J.Res. 138: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsor
Bernie Sanders
Independent · VT
What S.J.Res. 138 does
S.J.Res. 138 would block a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
SJRES138 Legislative Journey
Failed
Apr 15, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
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Committee Action
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
About the Sponsor
Bernie Sanders
Independent, VT · 35 years in Congress
Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Environment and Public Works, Veterans' Affairs
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Cosponsors (3)
All 3 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 3 states: Maryland, Oregon, Vermont.
Committee Sponsors
Foreign Relations Committee
2 of 22 committee members cosponsored
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S.J.Res. 138 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Foreign Relations
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
Apr 15, 2026
S.J.Res. 138 Bill Text
“Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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