Joint resolution targets sale of D9 armored bulldozers and support to Israel
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Sponsor: Bernard Sanders · Senator · VT
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Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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A would bar one planned sale of Caterpillar D9R and D9T armored bulldozers and related support to Israel.
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What does this do?
The resolution would bar one specific sale of U.S. military equipment to Israel, described in a notice sent to Congress and published on March 3, 2025. The sale covers D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers, spare and repair parts, rust protection, technical manuals, inspections before delivery, storage, and U.S. government and contractor support for training and maintenance.
Who does it affect?
The Israeli government would not receive the equipment. U.S. companies and government offices involved in making and supporting it would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
If it , this particular sale could not go forward. It would not affect other sales or aid to Israel.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Buying country generally pays
- Taxpayers affected only indirectly
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Based on the “Introduced in Senate” text of Mar 10, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 10, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Apr 15, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)