After Khashoggi murder, Senate debates US role in Yemen
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December 13, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is debating a resolution that would call on the U.S. to pull assistance from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, a measure that has won new support in the aftermath of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Senate voted 60-39 on Wednesday to open debate on the resolution, signaling there is enough support to win the 50 votes needed. But it's unclear how amendments to the measure could affect the final vote, which is expected to come Thursday.
While enough Republicans support the resolution for it to pass, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and most other Republi...
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