President Trump issues the second veto of his presidency, stopping a resolution seeking to end US involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen
"This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities, endangering the lives of American citizens and brave service members, both today and in the future," Trump wrote to the Senate Thursday.
Opponents argued the US does not have"boots on the ground" and is offering noncombat technical assistance to Saudi Arabia, an ally.Read MoreSeveral supporters made clear their votes were also aimed at expressing their frustrations with Trump's continued support for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been implicated in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.The bill passed the House 247-175.
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