United States 116th Congress Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SJRES 39 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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Summary

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1426 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.

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The text shows that the version of the bill changed from its introduction in the Senate to its engrossed form, reflecting that it has passed the Senate on June 20, 2019. The updated version no longer includes the details of the initial introduction, such as the date it was introduced or the names of the senators who sponsored it. This change is important because it indicates the bill's progression through the legislative process.

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39 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
39 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
39 Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
39 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr.
Menendez (for himself, Mr.
Graham, Mr.
Murphy, Mr.
Paul, Mr.
Leahy, Mr.
Young, and Mr.
Reed) introduced the following joint resolution;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
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Passed the Senate June 20, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
J.
RES.
39 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 22 U.S.C. § 2776

Action History

  1. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4142-4143)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 179.(text: CR S4144)

  3. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 179. (text: CR S4144)

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Received in the House.

  6. Held at the desk.

  7. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3831-3834)

  10. Introduced in Senate

  11. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJRES 39 do?
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1426 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Who sponsors SJRES 39?
SJRES 39 is sponsored by Menendez, Robert (Democratic).
What is the current status of SJRES 39?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJRES 39?
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