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S.J.Res. 37 (116th): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

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Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Robert “Bob” Menendez

Robert “Bob” Menendez

Sponsor. Senior Senator for New Jersey. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jul 19, 2019
Length: 1 page
Introduced
Jun 5, 2019
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Status

Vetoed & Override Failed in Senate on Jul 29, 2019

This resolution was vetoed. The Senate attempted to override the veto on July 29, 2019 but failed.

Cosponsors

7 Cosponsors (4 Republicans, 3 Democrats)

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History

Jun 5, 2019
 
Introduced

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Jun 20, 2019
 
Passed Senate (House next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next.

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Jul 17, 2019
 
Passed House

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Jul 24, 2019
 
Vetoed

The President vetoed the bill. Congress may attempt to override the veto.

Jul 29, 2019
 
Senate Override Failed

A vote to override the President's veto failed in the Senate. The bill is now dead.

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S.J.Res. 37 (116th) was a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

Resolutions numbers restart every two years. That means there are other resolutions with the number S.J.Res. 37. This is the one from the 116th Congress.

This joint resolution was introduced in the 116th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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