A joint resolution prohibiting the sale to Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and related defense services.

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Introduced

9 April 1986

Last action

5 June 1986 · Floor

Status

Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 111.

Sponsors

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

Subjects

Defence

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to specified proposed sales of Sidewinder, Stinger, and Harpoon missiles and services to Saudi Arabia, as described in the April 8, 1986, certifications from the President to the Congress under the Arms Export Control Act.

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Timeline

9 April 1986
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
9 April 1986
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
23 April 1986
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
25 April 1986
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 633.
Source: Calendars
25 April 1986
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lugar under the authority of the order of Apr 24, 86 without amendment. With written report No. 99-288. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
25 April 1986
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lugar under the authority of the order of Apr 24, 86 without amendment. With written report No. 99-288. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
6 May 1986
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
6 May 1986
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-22. Record Vote No: 91.
Source: Floor
7 May 1986
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 May 1986
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 May 1986
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
9 May 1986
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
9 May 1986
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
9 May 1986
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 May 1986
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
21 May 1986
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
21 May 1986
Veto
Veto message ordered held at the desk.
Source: Veto
5 June 1986
Vote
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 111.
Source: Veto
5 June 1986
Vote
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 111.
Source: Veto
5 June 1986
Floor
Veto message considered by Senate.
Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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Documents

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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/316
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