S. 2280 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
S. 2280 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 1, 2014, sponsored by John Hoeven with 55 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 1, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2014
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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. (Nov 18, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Nov 18, 2014 · Bill Defeated59–41
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.Senate · Nov 18, 2014
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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