Sen. Manchin Opposes Iran Deal

In Washington, Democrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord, an outcome that would be a major win for President Barack Obama against Republican opposition. Tuesday was the first day of the new session as lawmakers returned to Washington from their five-week summer recess. As the day began Tuesday Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition to the deal, a surprise “no” vote from a moderate Democrat who had sounded like he favored the pact aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.