Trump vetoed congressional efforts to block arms transfers tied to the Saudi-led coalition

Date: 2019-07-24
Entry type: arms-transfer-veto
Current status: The 2019 vetoes are documented; Congress did not override them.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident issuing the vetoes
2019 vetoes of arms-sale disapproval resolutionsvetoed arms-sale disapproval resolutions

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
Trump vetoed three joint resolutions that would have blocked specified arms transfers involving Saudi-led coalition partners.
- The White House: S.J. Res. 36 Veto MessageS.J. Res. 36 veto message
- The White House: S.J. Res. 37 Veto MessageS.J. Res. 37 veto message
- The White House: S.J. Res. 38 Veto MessageS.J. Res. 38 veto message