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On the recordDecember 19, 2018
There was a significant vote on the War Powers Act with respect to Yemen.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed refers to a recent bipartisan Senate vote aimed at addressing the conflict in Yemen, highlighting Congress's role in national security.

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