Subscribe
Energy and Environment

The 24 Democrats and one Republican who voted against advancing the Senate permitting bill

By Callie Patteson
Published
Add Washington Examiner on Google

Twenty-five senators voted Tuesday evening against advancing a bipartisan bill that would make it easier and faster to build pipelines, power lines, power plants, and highways.

If passed, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act would be arguably the most substantial bill signed by President Donald Trump in his second term in office. It would overhaul the process for federal agency approvals of new energy and infrastructure projects.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Democrats Energy and Environment Infrastructure Senate Washington D.C.