A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 31 was a legislative measure introduced to block a specific $650 million foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale included 280 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and related support equipment intended to bolster Saudi Arabia's aerial defense capabilities.
If passed, the resolution would have exercised congressional authority under the Arms Export Control Act to halt the transfer of these weapons. While the measure reflected a debate over U.S. involvement in regional conflicts and human rights concerns, it ultimately failed to move forward after the Senate rejected a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in December 2021. Consequently, the arms sale was permitted to proceed as planned by the executive branch.
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