Cramer Statement on Passage of Keystone XL Legislation in U.S. Senate

Press Release

Today Congressman Kevin Cramer issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved legislation to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline:

"I am pleased with the result of today's vote in the U.S. Senate. Their legislation, introduced by Senator John Hoeven, shares the same core language as my Keystone XL bill which passed the House earlier this month, but does include several amendments. I will be visiting with colleagues to determine whether we will go to a conference committee, or take up the Senate bill. Ultimately I believe we can provide the President with adequate political cover to finally put his signature on the project."

On January 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Cramer's bill to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, passed on a bipartisan majority with 238 Republicans and 28 Democrats voting in favor.

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