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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Review Iran Nuclear Agreement

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The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill with a nearly unanimous vote, ensuring that Congress will have a say in reviewing any international nuclear agreement with Iran. The 98-1 vote sends the bill to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on the legislation next week. The bill aims to prevent President Barack Obama from waiving congressional sanctions against Iran, and instead requires him to submit any final agreement to Congress for a review period of 30 days, with additional time for potential vetoes and override votes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bill requires President Obama to submit any final agreement with Iran to Congress for a 30-day review period, with an additional 12 days for him to accept or veto legislation passed by Congress.
  • The review period would be extended to 60 days if a final nuclear deal is submitted to Congress after July 9.
  • The bill prevents Obama from waiving congressional sanctions against Iran, but allows him to lift executive sanctions during the 30-day review window.
  • The legislation is designed to ensure that Congress has a voice in reviewing any international nuclear agreement with Iran, as required by the US Constitution.
  • Senator Tom Cotton was the only senator to vote against the bill, citing the need for a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate for any treaty.
  • The bill is expected to pass the House of Representatives next week, which would send it to President Obama's desk for signature.

Statistics:

  • 98-1: The margin of the Senate vote in favor of the bill.
  • 30 days: The initial review period for Congress to review any final agreement with Iran.
  • 12 days: The additional time for President Obama to accept or veto legislation passed by Congress.
  • 10 days: The time for Congress to decide on a potential veto override vote.
  • 60 days: The extended review period if a final agreement is submitted to Congress after July 9.
  • July 9: The deadline after which the review period would be extended to 60 days.
  • June 30: The deadline for an agreement on a final accord following a hard-fought political framework deal brokered in April.

Sources:

  • Andolu Ajansi
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)

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