Iran deal framework simmers, Congress responds cautiously

US President Barack Obama gestures while making a statement at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2015 after a deal was reached on Iran's nuclear program. Iran and world powers agreed on the framework of a potentially historic deal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear drive after marathon talks in Switzerland.AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

In the wake of yesterday’s news that negotiators from Iran and several other world powers had reached an agreement on an outline of a deal that would limit Iran’s nuclear program capabilities over the next 25 years, and in return, lift sanctions imposed on the country once it has been confirmed that Iran has kept its word.

In the wake of yesterday’s news that negotiators from Iran and several other world powers had reached an agreement on an outline of a deal that would limit Iran’s nuclear program capabilities over the next 25 years, and in return, lift sanctions imposed on the country once it has been confirmed that Iran has kept its word.

This sets the table for a full agreement. which is expected by the end of June.

Some in Congress, however, are still leery of the deal. Republicans, specifically, said Thursday they were still concerned about Tehran holding up its end of the bargain, and planned to move forward with legislation that would give Congress a final vote on any deal.

Should Congress be allowed to vote on any deal before it’s finalized?

Guest:

Michael Crittenden, Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C.