S.J.Res. 41A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders [I-VT]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Jul 30, 2025 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.

IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed export of certain firearms, parts, and components to Israel.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 41 as introduced in Senate on Mar 27, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 454

Senate Jul 30, 2025

On the Motion to Discharge

Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 41

Motion to Discharge Rejected

27 Yea 70 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 17 of 97 voting members broke with their own party: 17 Democrats.

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All members100 members

Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 41 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

DPeter Welch [D-VT]Joined Jul 29, 2025

DJeff Merkley [D-OR]Joined Jul 30, 20252026 profile

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 417 organizations

Organizations that named S.J.Res. 41 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

J STREETIts PAC: Jstreetpac

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations · Education · Immigration +4 more8 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

A NEW POLICY INC.Its PAC: A New Policy PAC

Education · Foreign Relations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025Filing

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEEIts PAC: American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations · Defense2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025Filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Foreign Relations · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice +7 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025Filing

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

Immigration · Foreign Relations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025Filing

FDD ACTION

Homeland Security · Intelligence · Banking · Defense +3 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025Filing

MOVEON.ORG CIVIC ACTIONfiled by PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC

Foreign Relations · Medicare/Medicaid · Government Issues · Immigration +6 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025Filing

18 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-25. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.