Donald Trump is facing a surge of bipartisan support to block his administration’s arms sales to Saudi Arabia, but he can breathe a sigh of relief that none of them are likely to become law
President Donald Trump is facing a surge of bipartisan support to block his administration's arms sales to Saudi Arabia, but he can breathe a sigh of relief that none of the measures to stop him are likely to become law.
“The administration will put the press on to make sure the number stays below 67,” conceded co-sponsor Sen. Chris Murphy , referring to the number of votes needed to override a veto. “I think we’ll have our work cut out for us to beat the administration to 67.” By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
“They’re going to buy ‘em from somebody,” said Sen. John Cornyn , who opposes the efforts to curb the arms sales. “It’s not a matter of keeping them out of their hands and they’re a sometimes-ally of the United States and they’re opposed to Iran.
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