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Qatar: Blocking Military Drone and Bomb Sale

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Key Points

  • A group of Senators led by Senator Murphy introduced a plan to stop the U.S. government from selling advanced military weapons and technology to the country of Qatar.
  • The sale would include 8 high-tech armed drones, over 100 Hellfire missiles, and hundreds of kits used to turn regular bombs into 'smart' bombs that can be steered to a specific target.
  • The resolution also blocks the delivery of advanced radar systems, secure communication tools, and the training services needed for Qatari forces to operate the equipment.
  • This action is a formal way for Congress to check the government's power to sell weapons to other countries, allowing lawmakers to debate if the deal is safe or fits with U.S. goals.
  • To stop the sale, this resolution must pass both the Senate and the House. If it passes, it would legally prevent the military equipment from being shipped to Qatar.

Milestones

2 milestones4 actions
Jun 11, 2025Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.

Jun 11, 2025Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act).

May 15, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

May 15, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralJun 11, 2025

On the Motion to Discharge

39
56
Democrat
37 – 5 · 3
Republican
0 – 51 · 2
Independent
2 – 0
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSJRES 53
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.

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D: 5I: 1

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