FILE - In this April 25, 2005 file photo, President George W. Bush greets Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Experts and those familiar with the longstanding U.S.-Saudi relationship say regardless of what happens with the 9/11 bill, it is unlikely the bilateral partnership will return to where it was under former President George W. Bush. Saudi Arabia and its allies are warning that legislation allowing the kingdom to be sued for the 9/11 attacks will have negative repercussions. The kingdom maintains an arsenal of tools to retaliate with, including curtailing official contacts, pulling billions of dollars from the U.S. economy, and enlisting its lockstep Gulf allies to scale back counterterrorism cooperation, investments and U.S. access to important regional air bases. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation that would allow the families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for the kingdom's alleged backing of the attackers.
Senators voted 97-1 Wednesday to override Obama's decision to scuttle the bill. The override vote came even as the president and top military officials warned the measure could put U.S. troops and interests at risk.
A House vote is expected later Wednesday. If the House also overrides, the bill becomes law.
During his nearly two terms in office, Obama has never had a veto overridden by Congress.... Read More: