U.S. House Overwhelmingly Rejects Iran Nuclear Deal In Strong Bipartisan Vote

Statement

A controversial nuclear deal with Iran was soundly rejected today by the U.S. House of Representatives. Iowa Congressman David Young joined a bipartisan group of members to oppose H.R. 3461 - legislation that would have signaled congressional approval of the agreement. This legislation failed by a vote of 162-269.

"Bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate oppose this deal. Americans, by a 2 to 1 margin oppose this deal. I oppose this deal because it is dangerous and fatally flawed," said Congressman Young.

"There is no transparency and no accountability on how Iran spends up to $150 billion in the release of their sanctioned assets. There are no anytime, anywhere inspections, nor is there verification on its nuclear activities. There is no effective means to reimpose sanctions - if and when Iran cheats. Members of Congress have been blocked from full disclosure of the deal because nobody is allowed access to the secret International Atomic Energy Agency's side deals tied to this agreement. Only through an Associated Press story do we even know that the side deal reportedly would allow Iran to self-inspect the controversial Parchin military complex.

"But perhaps worst of all are the continued threats - brutal, menacing threats to our ally Israel and indeed to the United States of America. Iran supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, calls America the 'Great Satan' and just this week he stated that Israel will no longer exist in 25 years.

"I voted against this deal, because it would weaken the security of the world. I cannot accept a nuclear Iran. This agreement does not just fall short; it is a failure."

In addition, the House passed H.R. 3460 - legislation that prevents the President from lifting sanctions related to the nuclear program of Iran - by a vote of 247-186.

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