Obama secures enough support from senators for Iran deal
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama locked in enough support in Congress today, 2nd September, 2015, to ensure he can overcome bipartisan opposition and implement a landmark nuclear accord with Iran.
More than a month after global diplomats struck an agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for international sanctions relief, the White House secured the backing of 34 Senate Democrats—the minimum needed to guarantee the deal can advance despite deep and divisive reservations in Congress, especially among Republicans.
Even if Congress passes a resolution disapproving the deal when it votes later this month, Mr. Obama is expected to veto the resolution. Support from Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D., Md.), who is retiring next year, means there will not be enough votes to override that veto. The president is also expected to secure the votes needed in the House, though he needs to sustain his veto in just one chamber to proceed with the deal.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
More than a month after global diplomats struck an agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for international sanctions relief, the White House secured the backing of 34 Senate Democrats—the minimum needed to guarantee the deal can advance despite deep and divisive reservations in Congress, especially among Republicans.
Even if Congress passes a resolution disapproving the deal when it votes later this month, Mr. Obama is expected to veto the resolution. Support from Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D., Md.), who is retiring next year, means there will not be enough votes to override that veto. The president is also expected to secure the votes needed in the House, though he needs to sustain his veto in just one chamber to proceed with the deal.
Source: The Wall Street Journal