WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are plunging into tense debate on the Iran nuclear deal as they return to Washington from a five-week summer recess.

The international deal backed by the Obama administration is aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.

Republicans who control the House and Senate strongly oppose the pact, saying it makes dangerous concessions to Iran. They hope to push through a resolution of disapproval this week.

If they succeed, President Barack Obama would veto the resolution, and Democrats have already lined up enough votes to uphold his veto.

The question as Congress reconvenes Tuesday is whether the disapproval resolution will get through the Senate — or whether Democrats will have the votes to block it with a filibuster. That's not yet certain.

(Story by: The Associated Press)

 

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