Iran Nuclear Accord Survives Senate Test in Win for Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with veterans and Gold Star Mothers to discuss the Iran nuclear deal on Sept. 10, at the White House in Washington, DC.
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The Iran nuclear agreement survived a key test in the U.S. Senate Thursday as Democrats blocked a Republican effort to scuttle the accord.
Democrats kept Republicans’ disapproval resolution from advancing in a 58-42 procedural vote, with 60 required, but Republicans said they aren’t giving up. The Senate will hold another vote next week to see if “any folks want to change their minds,” Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.