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)
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)
