A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

3/21/2024, 3:09 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 60

Bill 118 SJRes 60 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye. The sale in question involves certain defense articles and services that are intended to be provided to Turkiye.

The resolution is being considered by Congress as a way to express disapproval of the sale and potentially block it from moving forward. The reasoning behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the resolution, but it is likely related to concerns about the potential impact of the sale on regional stability, human rights issues, or other factors that may be of concern to members of Congress.

If the resolution is passed by both the House and the Senate, it would prevent the proposed sale from going through. This would have significant implications for the relationship between the United States and Turkiye, as well as for the defense capabilities of the Turkiye government. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 60 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the complex and often contentious nature of foreign military sales and the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially blocking such sales.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 60

Bill SJRES 60 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2024. Bill SJRES 60 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2024.  Bill SJRES 60's most recent activity was Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 13 - 79. Record Vote Number: 62. (consideration: CR S1067) as of February 29, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 60

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 60

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 60

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.
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