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S.J.Res. 38: 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.

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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.

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Position statements

What legislators are saying

“Menendez on Vote to Override Pres. Trump’s Veto to Stop Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE”
    — Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ] (Sponsor) on Jul 29, 2019

“ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Speaks Before Senate Passes Resolutions Blocking Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia”
    — Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] (Co-sponsor) on Jun 20, 2019

“Blunt Announces Major Grant Award to Spur Revitalization in St. Louis”
    — Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] on Dec 12, 2016

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History

Jun 5, 2019
 
Introduced

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Jun 20, 2019
 
Passed Senate (House next)

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Jul 17, 2019
 
Passed House

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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. 38 is 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. 38. This is the one from the 116th Congress.

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