The Saudi-led coalition began fighting the rebels months later in a campaign that Saudi Arabia said was aimed at curbing Iranian influence. Two lawmakers who have led the charge for the war powers resolution, Sens. On his first international trip as president, Trump visited Riyadh, where he emphasized business ties between the two countries. It also argued U.S. support for the Saudis coalition does not constitute engaging in "hostilities," meaning the War Powers Act doesn't apply. Democrats called the amendment a ploy to kill the Yemen resolution and rallied against it.

Source: ABC News April 04, 2019 15:59 UTC