Panels Reject Missiles for Saudis
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
Both the Senate and House foreign affairs committees recommended today that Congress reject the White House proposal to sell more missiles to Saudi Arabia, moving lawmakers closer to a showdown with President Reagan on the issue.
The Republican-controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 11 to 6 for a resolution disapproving the $354-million missile sale. The House Foreign Affairs Committee, controlled by a Democratic majority, passed a similar disapproval resolution on a voice vote.
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