The Senate energy committee approved pro-Keystone legislation on Thursday. The legislation was introduced by Sen. John Hoeven (R- N.D.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D- W. Va.). The bill now has 63 supporters in the upper chamber, but is still 67 votes short to override a presidential veto.
The bill will go to the SEnate next week, but the open amendment process could pose a few challenges for supporters. Supporters hope to add measures to attract new support to the Senate bill.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is confident that Democrats could uphold a veto even with the Republicans' majority.
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