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S.Res. 75

Senate

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.

Sponsor: Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)

Passed the Senate

The Senate has passed this bill. It now moves to the House.

In brief

This resolution advises that NATO member countries failing to spend at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense be barred from hosting major events like the NATO Summit or Parliamentary Assembly sessions. It further states that citizens from these non-compliant nations should be ineligible for high-level leadership positions, including Secretary General or military roles at the two-star rank and above. Introduced by Senator Thomas Tillis (R-NC), the measure is currently under consideration in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. While it outlines a shift in U.S. policy toward the international alliance, as a resolution, it expresses the sense of the Senate rather than mandating changes to existing law.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed by Unanimous ConsentSenate · February 12, 2025Roll call
  • Passed by Voice VoteSenate · February 13, 2025Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 12, 2025 · Senate

    Passed the Senate

    A resolution honoring the victims of the February 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Senate agreed to the resolution by Unanimous Consent on February 12, 2025.

    Passed by Unanimous Consent

    Next: None. Resolution is agreed to in the Senate.

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  2. February 13, 2025 · Senate

    Passed the Senate

    The Senate passed a resolution affirming the strategic partnership and security relationship between the United States and Israel.

    Passed by Voice Vote

    Next: None (Simple Resolution)

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