The U.S. Senate has about two months to review the Iran nuclear deal finalized Tuesday, and the assumption has long been that the Republican-led body would vote against the accord, and that President Obama's veto of that disapproval would probably not be overridden. It turns out, Obama may not even have to break out his veto pen, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Here's why: Assuming Democrats filibuster the resolution of disapproval — a safe bet — Republicans need 60 votes to pass it. There are 54 Republicans in the Senate, so if every GOP senator votes for the bill, they still need six Democrats on board. So far, not even the most hawkish, Israel-supporting Democrat has suggested he'll vote against the deal, and at least two Republicans have suggested they might even support it. "The battle is just getting started," notes the Times, but so far the White House "seems to be winning Round One against Republican congressional opponents." For more details, visit the Los Angeles Times.
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