In a major foreign policy victory for President Obama, Republicans in the Senate failed to secure enough votes Thursday to derail the Iran nuclear agreement. The Senate voted against clearing the way for a debate of the bill in a 58-42 vote, less than the 60 votes needed to advance a resolution of disapproval. Four Democrats voted against the deal: New York Senator Charles Schumer, Maryland Senator Benjamin Cardin, New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin. After the vote, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell vowed to continue to fight against the deal, a move some say is a futile act of political posturing. We’ll have more on the Iran nuclear deal after headlines.
Nuclear Deal Victory Secured as Democrats Block Veto Attempt
HeadlineSep 11, 2015