Democratic senators set up vote on blocking Saudi nuclear deal — SkimNews
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- Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval Thursday to block President Trump's deal allowing Saudi Arabia to build a civilian nuclear program.
- The resolution, a formal legislative tool, requires a Senate vote on the measure after November 29.
Why it matters: A joint resolution of disapproval is Congress's mechanism to block executive-branch deals — if the Senate passes it after Nov. 29, Trump's Saudi civilian nuclear program is halted; if it fails, Saudi Arabia can proceed with development.
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