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

President Obama has urged lawmakers to be patient as negotiators try to reach an agreement.

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By Erik Wasson and Kathleen Miller

March 24, 2015 at 9:49 PM UTC

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March 25, 2015 at 2:50 AM UTC

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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.