WASHINGTON, D.C.: Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday he would vote against the Iran nuclear deal, in a blow to President Barack Obama’s efforts to sell the measure.

The decision by the influential Jewish lawmaker was quickly matched by another leading Democrat, Eliot Engel, the ranking Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details