Every Republican voted against the resolution, with the exception of libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who voted “present.” The tally was 162-269.
The failure of the resolution will not prevent the nuclear pact from taking effect. However, the vote does serve as a rebuke of Obama, who has staked his foreign policy legacy on appeasing the Iranians through through what he blissfully calls diplomacy.
Friday’s vote fell on the anniversary as the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, something Republicans were quick to highlight on the House floor as they accused Democrats of backing a “bad deal” that will jeopardize national security and Israel.
“Do not sacrifice the safety, the security and the stability of 300 million Americans for the legacy of one man,” implored Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) as he stood next to a poster of the Twin Towers burning on Sept. 11, 2001.
After the resolution of approval failed, the House passed legislation 247-186 that would prevent Obama from lifting sanctions against Iran. That measure would expire on his successor’s first full day in office in January 2017. Source: The Hill
Source: thehill.com
But despite the defections, enough Democrats voted to support the deal to deprive the GOP of a veto-proof majority.
A blast from the past, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) worked closely with the White House to whip Democrats who were on the fence. Passage of a resolution against the nuclear deal would prevent Obama from lifting economic sanctions on Iran, which is a crucial part of the agreement.
Republicans have been unanimously opposed to the Iran deal from the beginning.
THINK AMERICAN IS IRAN OR AMERICAN. WHO WE KILL US OR THEM. IRAN WILL KILL US THINK AMERICAN GOT THE EDGE. DID IT BE FOR IT S TO M LATE. THINK AMERICAN.DO IT 1ST. AND SAY WHO NEXT THINK AMERICAN
I will stop paying income tax. Sick and tired of this Obama c**p
It is only temporary. Thank god. Iran already has NUKES, so I dare any country to REALLY start a war with them. DUMB$#%&!@*. #longliveiran #iranhasnukes #$#%&!@*youisrael
This is good news !
Keep the pressure on
Really? Is this true??? Hope so!!!
perhaps this is just lip service
Yes. Maybe Trump is giving them some for$#%&!@*ude.
Perhaps respected folks like Colon Powell should explain why they they feel this is a good deal ?
Yea ! Go House! Protect your voters!