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House votes to block funds to Iran, splitting Democratic caucus in half

The bill would freeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds, as well as eliminate presidential authorities to waive any sanctions to Iran and permanently freeze any sanctioned Iranian funds

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The House voted Thursday evening to cut off the administration’s ability to allow any funding to Iran, splitting the House Democratic caucus nearly in half, with 90 Democrats voting with almost all Republicans in favor of the bill.

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