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U.S. House votes against Iran nuclear deal

Xinhua, September 12, 2015 Adjust font size:

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted against a resolution backing the nuclear agreement with Iran, in a symbolic vote started by congressional Republicans who object to the deal.

The result of Friday's vote, however, won't stop President Barack Obama from implementing the international agreement.

After hours of debate, the House voted 269 to 162 against the resolution. Enditem