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Iran debate shifts to the House

Rep. Franks plans to introduce legislation allowing Congress to offer a resolution of disapproval on a possible nuclear deal with Iran.
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The lead House sponsor of legislation allowing Congress to express its "disapproval" of a final nuclear agreement with Iran vowed May 20 to introduce the language as a stand-alone bill after being barred from offering it as an amendment to the defense authorization bill.

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., is expected to introduce the bill as early as next week, a House aide told Al-Monitor. 

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