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| US Senate to Vote on Iran Deal Thur |
| US Senate to Vote on Iran Deal Thursday
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 10-September-2015
13:3:7 PM |
| US lawmakers vote Thursday on whether to advance a measure opposing the landmark deal that restricts Iran's nuclear program, but Senate Democrats will almost certainly ensure President Barack Obama's historic accord goes into force.
If the resolution is blocked, as expected, it would mark a huge victory for Obama and the most significant policy priority of his second presidential term.
The Senate holds a procedural vote at 3:45 pm (1945 GMT) on whether to end debate and move to a final vote on the resolution of disapproval of the deal.
A majority of lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Congress are opposed to the deal.
But the resolution requires 60 votes to advance in the 100-member Senate, and Obama's Democrats have more than enough to block the legislation from moving forward.
The July deal struck between Iran and six world powers provides Tehran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear program.
Republicans complain the deal does not do away with the program altogether, fails to provide for spot inspections of nuclear sites or force Iran to end support for militant groups like Hamas.
"I ask colleagues to reflect on the gravely serious nature of the issue before us," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told the chamber as he pleaded with members to allow a final vote.
"This is a deal that will far outlast one administration," McConnell added. "The American people will remember where we stand today."
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