A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
This joint resolution (SJRES 53) would block a specific proposed U.S. foreign military sale to Qatar. It targets defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 25-16, including 8 MQ-9B drones, missiles (like AGM-114R2 Hellfire II), radar systems, communication equipment, and related support services. The resolution directly affects Qatar's government, which sought this military package. If passed, it would prohibit the sale under congressional disapproval authority granted by the Arms Export Control Act.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025
How they voted
39–56
Failed · 5 other
Total votes 100
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic45
82% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
96% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56-5)
senate
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).
upper
May 15, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
May 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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