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Senators to Seek Symbolic Vote on U.S. Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. Capitol is seen on November 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. — The U.S. Capitol is seen on November 19, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Erik Wasson and Kathleen Miller

March 24, 2015, 9:49 PM UTCUpdated onMarch 25, 2015, 2:50 AM UTC

Republican Senator Mark Kirk said he’ll seek to force a symbolic vote on increased U.S. sanctions against Iran during debate this week on the federal budget.

“I have an amendment coming up that basically recommends a new round of sanctions,” said Kirk of Illinois.