The path ahead for the permitting bill
Summary
The Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan energy-permitting bill, but senators still have concerns and plan to consider amendments. The bill faces a tight legislative calendar, possible changes in the House, and uncertainty over President Trump's position on wind turbines.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 73-25 to advance the bill toward full debate.
- Republican senators voted 51-1 in favor, with Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota voting no.
- Twenty-one Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King voted to advance the bill; 23 Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders voted no.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he has concerns he will seek to address through amendments.
- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto opposes final passage unless provisions affecting the National Historic Preservation Act are removed, citing tribal concerns.
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski has also indicated reservations about the bill.
- The Senate faces a limited lame-duck calendar, and the House would need to act on any version that passes the Senate.
- President Trump said he would not approve wind turbines while reiterating his support for the bill; the White House said he stands fully behind it.
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