US SB2280 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 45-11)
Status: Introduced on May 1 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-11-18 - Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012. Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Declares any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to remain in effect. Restricts any legal challenges regarding a federal agency action and such facilities to judicial review on direct appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.

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Title

A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Roll Calls

2014-11-18 - Senate - On Passage of the Bill S. 2280 (Y: 59 N: 41 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-11-18SenateUnder the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
2014-11-18SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6029-6053, S6053-6073)
2014-05-05SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
2014-05-01SenateIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
2014-05-01SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2615-2617)

Same As/Similar To

SB2314 (Related) 2014-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SB2554 (Related) 2014-10-01 - Star Print ordered on report 113-200.
HB5682 (Same As) 2014-11-17 - Received in the Senate.

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