Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving

Published May 23, 2013 8:33pm ET



SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.

Senators voted 34-20 Thursday, but the matter must go back to the House for consideration of an amendment that deals with ticketing.

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