Resolution to Block Specific Military Equipment Sale to Israel
March 10, 2025
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The Frame
If passed, this resolution would legally block the export of specific heavy construction equipment and logistics support to Israel that was previously proposed by the executive branch.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Government of Israel
The government would be prohibited from receiving the specific defense articles and services listed in the resolution if it is enacted.
Caterpillar Inc.
The company is the manufacturer of the equipment identified in the proposed sale, which would be blocked from export under this resolution.
Last recorded activity March 10, 2025.
Introduced.
Summary
Key Facts
- S.J. Res. 32 formally declares congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel.
- The resolution prohibits the sale of D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers.
- The resolution prohibits the sale of spare and repair parts, corrosion protection, and technical documentation related to the equipment.
- The resolution prohibits the provision of U.S. Government and contractor support, logistics support, and storage services for the equipment.
- The proposed sale was originally submitted to Congress as Transmittal No. 24-38.
- The sale was published in the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025.
- The resolution was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders on March 10, 2025.
- The resolution has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why It Matters
If passed, this resolution would legally block the export of specific heavy construction equipment and logistics support to Israel that was previously proposed by the executive branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment is included in this proposed sale?
What happens if this resolution passes?
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Voting Record
Total
98
Yes
40
No
58
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (98)
Lisa Murkowski
R · no
Mark Warner
D · yes
Martin Heinrich
D · yes
Bernie Sanders
I · yes
John Fetterman
D · no
John Hickenlooper
D · yes
Ashley Moody
R · no
Tammy Baldwin
D · yes
Shelley Capito
R · no
Jacky Rosen
D · no
Ben Lujan
D · yes
Roger Wicker
R · no
Jim Banks
R · no
Michael Bennet
D · yes
Jeanne Shaheen
D · yes
Tim Scott
R · no
Richard Blumenthal
D · no
John Barrasso
R · no
Roger Marshall
R · no
Mike Rounds
R · no
Catherine Cortez Masto
D · no
Josh Hawley
R · no
Ron Wyden
D · yes
Ron Johnson
R · no
+ 74 more
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Use of Disapproval Resolution
The use of a joint resolution to block a specific arms sale highlights the ongoing tension between the executive and legislative branches regarding oversight of foreign military aid.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
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- Controversy90Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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