SJRES38: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the…
116th Congress (2019–2021) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
This page covers SJRES38 in the 116th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES38 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES38 are listed below.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
2 |
| Chamber |
Senate |
| Latest vote |
2019-07-29: Veto Sustained (46-41, 2/3 majority required) |
| Latest action |
2019-07-29: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 – 41. Record Vote Number: 233. |
| Policy area |
International Affairs |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1422 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Subjects: Congressional oversight, Europe, Foreign aid and international relief, Middle East, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Saudi Arabia, Trade restrictions, United Kingdom
Roll-call votes on SJRES38 (116th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2019-07-29 |
Senate |
On Overriding the Veto S. J. Res. 38 |
Veto Sustained (46-41, 2/3 majority required) |
35 |
26 |
10 |
Official tally |
| 2019-06-20 |
Senate |
On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 38 |
Joint Resolution Passed (53-45) |
41 |
28 |
2 |
Official tally |
What is SJRES38 in the 116th Congress?
SJRES38 (A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense…) was introduced in the 116th Congress (2019–2021) by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].
What is the latest action on SJRES38?
On 2019-07-29: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 – 41. Record Vote Number: 233.
How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES38?
2 recorded votes in the 116th Congress. The most recent, on 2019-07-29, was "On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 38": Veto Sustained (46-41, 2/3 majority required).
Is this the same bill as SJRES38 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES38 was also used in the 118th, 117th Congress for different legislation.
