Article snippet: Supporters of a measure to cut off U.S. support to Saudi Arabia in Yemen are projecting victory in the coming weeks when the Senate takes up a House-passed resolution. The Trump administration is expected to ramp up its lobbying against the Yemen war powers resolution as the vote nears in hopes of flipping some of the Republicans who back the measure. But opponents have few tools at their disposal to stop the resolution, which only needs a simple majority for a procedural vote and subsequent final passage. Backers say they now have added momentum as the administration’s missteps in handling the Jamal Khashoggi killing have only increased ire at Saudi Arabia. “I think we’re going to win,” Sen. MORE (I-Vt.) said. He declined to say whether he expects any Republicans who supported the measure in December to switch their vote. Sanders said he expects to force a vote on the resolution later this month or in early March, while co-sponsor Sen. MORE (D-Conn.) said he expects the vote shortly after lawmakers return from their weeklong Presidents Day recess. “There’s not a lot of reason to wait,” Murphy said. Sen. MORE (R-Utah) is the other major supporter of the measure. The resolution would require MORE to withdraw U.S. forces in or “affecting” Yemen within 30 days unless they are fighting al Qaeda or associated forces. The Senate passed a similar resolution in December, in a 56-41 vote. That was Republicans held a 51-49 majority. The Republican-controlled House at the t... Link to the full article to read more