WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The American people overwhelmingly expect congressional review of any nuclear agreement with Iran, according to three new polls. The Pew Research Center and Rasmussen Reports each found that more than 60 percent of respondents believe Congress should have final authority for approving a deal. A Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, April 1, found nearly two-thirds of voters in the swing states of Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania support legislation that requires congressional approval for any deal.
Congress should quickly take up and pass the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S.615), authored by Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tennessee) and Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey), which gives Congress the ability to review any nuclear agreement with Iran.
Pew Research Center Poll (March 25-29, 2015)
Question: “In your view, who should have the final authority for approving any nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran: Congress or President Obama?”
62 percent of respondents believe Congress should have final authority for approving any nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran, while 29 percent believe this responsibility lies with President Obama.
Rasmussen Reports Poll (March 16-17, 2015)
Question: “Should any agreement the Obama administration makes with Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear program require the approval of Congress?”
60 percent of likely U.S. voters say any agreement the Obama administration makes with Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear program should require the approval of Congress.
Quinnipiac University Poll (March 17-28, 2015)
Question: “Would you support or oppose legislation that would make any Iran agreement subject to congressional approval?”
Florida: 65 percent of respondents support legislation, compared to 23 percent opposed.
Ohio: 65 percent of respondents support legislation, compared to 25 percent opposed
Pennsylvania: 66 percent of respondents support legislation, compared to 25 percent opposed.
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