WASHINGTON D. C.: In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump’s response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and signaled new skepticism from Capitol Hill toward the longtime Middle East ally.

Although the resolutions are largely symbolic — because it’s unclear if they will be considered by the House — their passage Thursday (Friday in Manila) showed senators seeking to assert oversight of Trump administration foreign policy and the relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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