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Bipartisan Senate group votes down resolutions to stop Qatar, UAE arms sales

Democrats Chris Coons, Catherine Cortez Masto, Andy Kim, Jacky Rosen and Elissa Slotkin voted with Republicans against the resolutions

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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at sunset on May 31, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The Senate on Wednesday defeated two resolutions aimed at blocking certain weapons sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with five Democrats voting with nearly all Republicans against both resolutions.

The 56-39 votes came as a pressure tactic...

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