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S1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (116th Congress)
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S1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

116th Congress (2019–2021) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

This page covers S1 in the 116th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S1 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered S1 are listed below.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 7
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2019-02-05: Bill Passed (77-23)
Latest action 2019-02-06: Held at the desk.
Policy area International Affairs
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, extends defense cooperation with Jordan, establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023 and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception. The bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue working with the Israel Space Agency to pursue peaceful space exploration, and authorizes the Department of State to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Israel to coordinate assistance efforts for developing nations. The President is authorized to enter into a cooperative project agreement with Israel to develop technology to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan. Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 The bill directs the Department of the…

Subjects: Afghanistan, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Aviation and airports, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Chemical and biological weapons, Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation


Roll-call votes on S1 (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
2019-02-05 Senate On Passage of the Bill S. 1 Bill Passed (77-23) 53 18 0 Official tally
2019-02-04 Senate On the Cloture Motion S. 1 Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-24, 3/5 majority required) 50 19 2 Official tally
2019-01-29 Senate On the Motion to Proceed S. 1 Motion to Proceed Agreed to (76-22) 52 17 2 Official tally
2019-01-28 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-19, 3/5 majority required) 50 15 6 Official tally
2019-01-14 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required) 33 34 4 Official tally
2019-01-10 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required) 34 34 3 Official tally
2019-01-08 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) 36 35 0 Official tally

Other bills numbered S1

S1 in the 117th Congress (2021–2023): For the People Act of 2021
S1 in the 114th Congress (2015–2017): Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act


Frequently asked

What is S1 in the 116th Congress?

S1 (Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019) was introduced in the 116th Congress (2019–2021) by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest action on S1?

On 2019-02-06: Held at the desk.

How many roll-call votes were held on S1?

7 recorded votes in the 116th Congress. The most recent, on 2019-02-05, was "On Passage of the Bill S. 1": Bill Passed (77-23).

Is this the same bill as S1 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. S1 was also used in the 117th, 114th Congress for different legislation.