Senate Approves Bill to End US Support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen War The resolution was authored by <br />2020 Democratic presidential candidate <br />Bernie Sanders. Bernie Sanders, via statement The bill passed 54-46, with a handful of GOP senators joining Democrats. The legislation has been seen as a reprimand of Saudi Arabia. The country's stance with the U.S. government has suffered since the killing of journalist <br />Jamal Khashoggi. The Democratic-controlled House is expected to pass the bill and then <br />send it to President Trump. Conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Yemen region has so far killed over 50,000 people. It has also created a <br />humanitarian crisis with millions <br />left homeless and without food. The White House voiced its opposition to the bill last month, saying it hurts the U.S.' standing <br />in the Middle East. Trump hasn't vetoed any bills since entering office, but has signaled he could reject this one.
