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Donkees

(31,406 posts) Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:27 PM Dec 2018

BREAKING: Senate approves resolution calling for ending U.S. military involvement in Saudi Arabia...

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BREAKING: Senate approves resolution calling for ending U.S. military involvement in Saudi Arabia... (Original Post) Donkees Dec 2018 OP

Wasn't it going to expire in 3 weeks? JHan Dec 2018 #1

HISTORIC VICTORY ... Donkees Dec 2018 #2

thanks, Bernie bigtree Dec 2018 #3

What is the difference between S Amdt 4096 and S Amdt 4080 WeekiWater Dec 2018 #4

In a rebuke to Trump, the Senate votes to halt U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen Donkees Dec 2018 #5

''This is a big deal.'' Donkees Dec 2018 #6

It's a resolution, not bill, so it's a great change of attitude but doesn't accomplish anything. TreasonousBastard Dec 2018 #7

very good sign librechik Dec 2018 #8

Jared is not going to allow it jberryhill Dec 2018 #9

And let's remember that Chris Murphy has been at this a while. JHan Dec 2018 #10

JHan

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1. Wasn't it going to expire in 3 weeks?

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:29 PM

Dec 2018

Donkees

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2. HISTORIC VICTORY ...

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:29 PM

Dec 2018

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bigtree

(85,996 posts)

3. thanks, Bernie

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:30 PM

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WeekiWater

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4. What is the difference between S Amdt 4096 and S Amdt 4080

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:37 PM

Dec 2018

Cornyn Amendment passed 99-0 today

https://www.congress.gov/amendment/115th-congress/senate-amendment/4096/text

Here is the Young Amendment which passed 58-41

https://www.congress.gov/amendment/115th-congress/senate-amendment/4080

Here is the Resolution which passed 50-49.

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/votes.htm

Two amendments and a resolution. What is the main differences? Which holds more weight?

Donkees

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5. In a rebuke to Trump, the Senate votes to halt U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:38 PM

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Donkees

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6. ''This is a big deal.''

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:41 PM

Dec 2018

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TreasonousBastard

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7. It's a resolution, not bill, so it's a great change of attitude but doesn't accomplish anything.

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:52 PM

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librechik

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8. very good sign

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 04:58 PM

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light is about to drive out darkness

jberryhill

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9. Jared is not going to allow it

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 05:14 PM

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JHan

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10. And let's remember that Chris Murphy has been at this a while.

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Thu Dec 13, 2018, 06:44 PM

Dec 2018

Giving attention to Yemen over the years.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/22/senator-chris-murphy-saudi-arabia-arms-sale-connecticut

Kudos to all who gave support but Chris has been a leader on this.

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