House approves greater oversight of Iran nuclear deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than 24 hours after Iran's detention and release of U.S. sailors, the House approved GOP-backed legislation that amplifies Republican distrust of Tehran and would give Congress greater oversight of the landmark nuclear agreement.

Lawmakers voted 191-106 Wednesday to approve the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act, spurning a veto threat from President Barack Obama. The White House said the bill could cause "the collapse" of the July agreement and that the president will reject the legislation if it reaches his desk.

The vote came as the potentially volatile incident in Iran's territorial waters was swiftly resolved. The 10 U.S. Navy sailors were freed unharmed early Wednesday as the White House cited new lines of communication with Iran established during the nuclear negotiations as key to the speedy resolution.

The vote count fell well short of the number needed to override a veto: Speaker Paul Ryan, determined to keep the House on schedule, had the vote gaveled to a close even though more than 130 lawmakers hadn't voted. In an unusual parliamentary move, Republican leaders agreed to allow members another opportunity to vote on Jan. 26. The measure's fate is uncertain in the Senate, where it would be certain to face a filibuster.