Posted on 11/14/2014 12:08:06 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
The House of Representatives on Friday passed legislation giving the makers of the Keystone pipeline the go-ahead to build the fourth and final section of the oil transportation system.
Republicans have already sanctioned the construction of the XL portion of the pipeline eight times but today it passed language identical to a bill under consideration in the Senate by a vote of 252-161.
The Democratically-controlled upper chamber has long declined to vote on the matter but had a change of heart on Wednesday after Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana begged her colleagues to immediately bring the legislation to the floor.
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Mary Landreau now is suddenly all about laying pipe!
yikes run away and call in Bubba
Question: House Passes. Senate Passes. Obama vetoes.
Does Congress have the votes on this one to override the veto?
You just answered my question. I should have read a bit further down.
Obama must then decide........ do I die on this hill or retreat?
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