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Corker's bill on Iran nuclear deal review headed to Obama

WASHINGTON (AP/WMOT) — Congress is sending President Barack Obama a bill -- championed by Tennessee Senator Bob Corker -- that would give lawmakers the power to review any nuclear deal made with Iran.

The House overwhelmingly passed the bill on a 400 to 25 vote Thursday. The Senate approved the bill last week.

The legislation, which Obama says he will sign, gives Congress a chance to weigh in on what could be a significant international accord aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions.

Speaking to reporters earlier this week, Corker acknowledged that it will be a major diplomatic embarrassment for the U.S. if an accord is signed and Congress fails to go along.

“Things come to congress and congress says, ‘No. We’re not satisfied with the deal.” I understand fully the precarious position that puts the United States Congress in and certainly our country in.”

As lawmakers voted, Obama was at the Camp David presidential retreat trying to ease the fears of U.S. allies in the Gulf that are concerned about Iran's rising influence in the region.