"Rare Moment of Consensus for Senate on Keystone Pipeline"

"WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Keystone XL pipeline bill that is aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings — a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in a tense debate that is nowhere near being settled.

Lawmakers voted, 91 to 5, to add the popular energy-efficiency provision to a contentious bill that would approve construction of the Keystone pipeline.

The amendment, offered by a Republican, Rob Portman of Ohio, and a Democrat, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, is backed by President Obama and has broad support among members of both parties in Congress. But the measure will almost certainly languish in Congress for months before it can become law as part of the Keystone bill or as a stand-alone measure."

Coral Davenport reports for the New York Times January 20, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Keystone Marathon Begins in Senate" (The Hill)

"Poll: Majority Support Completing Keystone Review Before Approval" (The Hill)

"Senate Dems Push Keystone Amendments" (The Hill)

"Keystone Support Dips Ahead of Senate Battle" (The Hill)