US HJR98 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on September 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures and other major defense equipment. This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to proposed sales to the government of Saudi Arabia of 153 M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures and specified other defense equipment and ammunition.
Title
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures and other major defense equipment.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R-SC] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Justin Amash [R-MI] |
| Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] | Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] |
| Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] |
Roll Calls
Senate - On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 39 (Y: 71 N: 27 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2016-09-20 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
