US Senate defies Donald Trump, approves resolution to hold Saudi Prince responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's death

United States Senate has approved a resolution to hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) responsible for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death at Saudi consular premises in Istanbul on October 2. Senate also passed a resolution to end US support for "Saudi war in Yemen".

Chris Murphy, US Senator from Connecticut who introduced bill, called it a "big deal" and tweeted on Friday, "Two years ago, when @RandPaul and I introduced a bill to cut arms sales to Saudi Arabia, only 27 Senators voted with us. Today, 56 voted to end U.S. support for Saudi war in Yemen. Thank you to everyone that called and urged Senate to vote on this resolution."

Both decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in past, especially in wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death. Trump, time and again, refused to sever ties with nation, calling it a "key ally".

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"Every single Senator across both parties just joined toger to condemn murder of journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi and hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible. President @realDonaldTrump can longer igre this egregious murder," Chuck Schumer, US Senator from New York tweeted on Friday.