ABC News: Senate advances measure to end US military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen
The Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, fueled by a desire to send a strong message to Saudi Arabia over the kingdom's role in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Senate voted 60-39, with 11 Republicans who supported the measure. It was unclear when the Senate would take it's final vote on the measure.
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WNU Editor: The U.S. House will not be taking up the Senate's bill .... Paul Ryan blocks House from taking up Yemen bill (Washington Examiner). The House vote was also very close .... 206 - 203 .... Five Democrats Vote With Republicans to Block Vote on Saudi Arabia's War in Yemen (Newsweek). But this is probably going to change when the new Congress convenes next year .... House to hold hearings on Saudi Arabia next year: Engel (Reuters). What will be the consequences of these measures if passed? Saudi Arabia will slowly drift its foreign policy focus to countries that are not concerned about its human rights record .... namely China and Russia.
More News On The U.S. Senate Debating A Bill To End U.S. Military Support For The Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Defying Trump, U.S. Senate advances measure to end support for Saudis in Yemen -- Reuters
Senate debates US role in Yemen, rebuke to Trump on Saudi Arabia -- Defense News
McConnell urges opposition to bill ending US support for Saudi war -- The Hill
US Senate rebukes Saudi Arabia over Yemen war, Khashoggi murder -- Al Jazeera
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