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proceduralDec 7, 2021 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected

On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 31

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.
  • Senate procedural vote rejected on Dec 7, 2021 (procedural).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea30

Democrat: 27 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 2

Nay67

Democrat: 18 · Independent: 3 · Republican: 46

Present0

Not Voting3

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (30)

Nay (67)

Not Voting (3)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.