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Energy spending bill blocked over Iran

By John Siciliano

Published May 9, 2016 11:37pm ET

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Energy spending bill blocked over Iran — The Republican leadership is calling for a vote on Wednesday on the amendment, with senior California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein saying she will work with the GOP majority to reach an agreement that addresses the GOP's concerns over Iran that enables the chamber to pass the spending bill. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg) | Andrew Harrer

Senate Democrats blocked a major energy and water spending bill Monday over disagreements with Republicans over a proposed amendment on Iran.

The Republican leadership is calling for a vote on Wednesday on the amendment, with senior California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein saying she will work with the GOP majority to reach an agreement that addresses the GOP’s concerns over Iran that enables the chamber to pass the spending bill.

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