Senate votes for new Iran sanctions, defying White House
Reporting from Washington— Disregarding White House opposition, the
Senate unanimously approved new sanctions on Iran as part of a defense
bill Thursday night — and then passed the legislation, which already
faced a veto threat because it would require military custody for
certain detainees suspected of terrorism.
The legislation, which includes a 1.6% pay raise for troops, needs to
be merged with a House bill that President Obama’s advisers have
recommended for a veto. The Senate’s bill passed, 93 to 7, indicating
there would be enough votes to override a veto.
(via
latimes.com)
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