S.J.Res. 38 // July 29, 2019Senate: Needed two-thirds to override the veto
Shall the joint resolution S.J. Res. 38 pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding?
Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1422 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 18.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 46 | 41.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 41 | 39.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 18.8% |