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- Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) filed three joint resolutions on March 19, 2026, to block $658 million in U.S. arms sales to Israel.
- In Israel's conflict with Iran and Lebanon, Sanders criticized Trump administration for bypassing Congress to sell more than 20,000 bombs.
- Resolutions are co-sponsored by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.).
- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has 10 days to review the resolutions.
