U.S. Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted to

clear the way for a $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia on

Wednesday, defending a close U.S. ally in the Middle East

recently subject to harsh criticism in Congress.

(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Grant McCool)

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