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S.J.Res. 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

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S.J.Res. 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

116th Congress · introduced 2019-06-05 · International Affairs · Latest: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 39. Record Vote Number: 232.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2019-06-05 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 2 recorded votes in our records. Latest: Senate vote 232 (2019): On Overriding the Veto, SJRES37 (2019-07-29), Veto Sustained. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 39. Record Vote Number: 232. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

Plain summary

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and France, as described in Executive Communication 1425 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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If it passes both chambers and is signed, it becomes law.

A “Nay” vote

If it is not passed, current law stays as it is.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · 7 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Rand Paul (R-KY), Todd Young (R-IN), Jack Reed (D-RI), Mike Lee (R-UT)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (1)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong116-sjres37 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116