US Senators Push for Vote to Block Trump Administration’s Saudi Nuclear Deal
Democratic US Senators Jeff Merkley and Edward Markey have introduced a joint resolution seeking to block the Trump administration’s proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, potentially setting up a Senate vote after November 29.
The agreement, known as a “123 agreement” under the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, would allow US companies to play a central role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure. Under the congressional review process, the deal could take effect after a 90-day review period unless Congress passes a resolution of disapproval.
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