The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomes Senator Booker and Kim ‘Yes’ votes on S.J. Res. 32 and 138 to block $660 million dollars in arms sales to Israel.
Previously, Senator Booker voted against Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of weapons sales to Israel in July 2025. If passed, those resolutions would have blocked the sale of $675 million worth of bombs and assault rifles.
SEE: How did Cory Booker, Andy Kim vote on blocking arms sales to Israel?
Now, with the U.S. and Israel’s unconstitutional war in Iran, both Senators agree we must use every tool available to reign in this administration. Blocking weapons transfers and passing a War Powers resolution are critical ways for Congress to assert its constitutional authority.
SEE: Senator Andy Kim Statement after Vote on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
SEE: Booker Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
In a statement, CAIR-NJ Public Affairs Director Naureen Akhter said:
“With their ‘Yes’ votes on S.J. Res. 32 and 138, Senators Booker and Kim sent a clear message about New Jersey’s values: no more endless wars abroad while Americans at home suffer at the hands of this administration.
Since the commencement of this illegal war in Iran and Lebanon, the U.S. and Israel have killed thousands of innocent civilians and destroyed critical infrastructure. Our Senators must continue to stand firmly against this senseless killing and destruction.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Public Affairs Director Naureen Akhter, nakhter@cair.com, 908-921-1238