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In reply to the discussion: Obama gets Iran deal win as Senate Dems amass enough votes (UPDATED) [View all]still_one
(92,130 posts)for some time, with the hopes to mess things up:
"Opponents of the Iran deal arent expecting the Congressional vote next month to go their way, but they are already planning for the day after their loss. Republicans in Congress are preparing several bills to sanction Iran. Even if those never reach a vote, the proposals could be problematic for Democrats well into 2016."
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In the Senate, Kirk is now working with Marco Rubio to explore new legislation, several Senate aides said. Menendez is working separately with Lindsey Graham. Kirk and Menendez also have a bill to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act, set to expire at the end of 2016, for 10 more years.
http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-08-25/republicans-plan-iran-sanctions-after-vote-on-nuclear-deal
So while what is happening is good, it is far from over