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Senate advances ‘Fast Track’ trade bill

By Susan Ferrechio
Published May 14, 2015 7:04pm ET
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Senate advances ‘Fast Track’ trade bill
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to the media during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol April 14, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) | Mark Wilson

The Senate on Thursday advanced a bill to give President Obama “Fast Track” authority to sign international trade deals, but final passage from Congress remains uncertain.

The Senate voted 65-33 to advance the Trade Promotion Authority bill, beginning debate on a measure that has sharply divided lawmakers in both chambers.

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