SJRES-36 : Still Just a Bill


This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in Executive Communication 1427 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-29VoteFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 40. Record Vote Number: 231.Senate
2019-07-29VetoVeto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5126, S5130-5134)Senate
2019-07-24VetoVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S5051-5052)Senate
2019-07-24PresidentVetoed by President.House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-07-17VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 190 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H5935)House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5975-5976)House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 36, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 36.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5935-5938)House floor actions
2019-06-20FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2019-06-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-06-20FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2019-06-20VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 177. (text: CR S4142)Senate
2019-06-20FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4142)Senate
2019-06-19FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3831-3834)Senate
2019-06-19DischargeSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-06-18DischargeMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3633-3637)Senate
2019-06-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2019-06-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Trade restrictions
Related Geographic Entities
  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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