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Ed Royce: That is correct, Mr. Sherman. I see no way that a failure to override a Presidential veto or otherwise enact a joint…

On the recordMay 14, 2015
That is correct, Mr. Sherman. I see no way that a failure to override a Presidential veto or otherwise enact a joint resolution of disapproval would be construed as Congress approving a bad Iran deal. It would be that the Congress didn't have a supermajority of votes to stop the President from exercising the considerable leeway he has for the sanctions that are in place. I would also remind the gentleman that this bill gives us the chance to have that vote. Otherwise, the President could act to waive sanctions the day after a deal is struck. And if people are really worried about congressional intent being misconstrued, we always have the ability to make our intent crystal clear by passing a resolution or concurrent resolution, which are not subject to Presidential presentment or veto.
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Ed Royce
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May 14, 2015

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