House passes Yemen exit measure, setting up second veto fight with Trump

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A measure directing the United States to end its support of Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen is headed for President Trump’s desk, where he will issue the second veto of his presidency.

The House passed the measure Thursday after Democrats defeated a last-minute attempt by the GOP to amend the bill with a pro-Israel provision, which would have blocked it from clearing Congress.

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