How Did Nita Lowey Cast Her Vote on the Iran Deal?

Did my representative really vote for that notorious strip mining deal? Sometimes it is hard to determine what your representative thinks or hasn’t. Or perhaps, it could be, “What business is it of anyone how Nita Lowey voted on the Iran deal?” Don’t worry—you’re not alone.

If politics feel like this messy spider web above, then you are in good company. When the Iran nuclear deal was on the rise, everyone had something to say on the same. News outlets buzzed, social media exploded, and the big question was: “No single person is willing to ask the question: is this deal safe for America and the world?”

So, what was the stand of Nita Lowey who is a U.S. Congresswoman serving her seventh term on this contentious matter? More importantly, why did she make that decision and what does she want or mean to you? Let’s break it down.

What’s the Iran Deal?

The Iran nuclear deal or known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was agreed to in 2015. It was meant to stop the production of nuclear weapons in Iran as the price for removing severe economic sanctions.

Here’s how it worked:

·         Iran also consented to the ceiling of its enriched uranium.

·         The inspections acquired by the international inspectors got nearer to nuclear sites.

·         In return Iran’s economy got what it needed – a chance to breathe.

Sounds simple, right? Not exactly. Haters thought Iran could beat the system, while lovers stated that it was the only way out of war.

Voting on the Iran Deal by Nita Lowey

Nita Lowey cast her vote against the Iran deal. For one, being a Democrat many people expected her to back the legislation. No, her “no” vote was not an impulsive one.

Lowey opined that the agreement did not go far in making guarantees that Iran would not produce nuclear weapons. She considered the lifting of the sanctions could help Iran fund and promote unrest in the Middle Eastern region.

As she said, “I cannot vote for an accord that I do not view as being in the best security interests of the United States and its allies, especially Israel.”

Why Her Vote Mattered

Okay, let me get down to Earth. Congress is overfilled with votes. Some projects gain huge attention and get a record while others just die a natural death. So why did Lowey’s vote on the Iran deal make her stand out?

Breaking Party Lines: Democrats mostly supported the deal but Lowey did not budge to its support.

Her Leadership Role: Cuban-American, she was particularly unpopular because as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, her opposition came with more impact.

The Israel Factor: Shamefully, there were two factors that contributed to Lowey’s actions, or inaction to be more precise: her support for Israel. Some of the constituents and advocacy groups praised her for that decision.

Two Opinions

Let’s paint a quick picture of the debate:

Pro-Deal people Said:

“The deal buys us time.”

“War is not the answer.”

“They bite ordinary people, not the leadership.”


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