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By Kathleen Hunter Apr 29, 2014 12:49 PM ET
U.S. Senate Democratic leaders are considering scheduling a vote on a non-binding resolution urging approval of TransCanada Corp. (TRP)s Keystone XL pipeline, according to two Senate Democratic aides.
The option is being discussed as a way to ease passage of separate legislation the Senate may consider as soon as next week that aims to promote energy efficiency, according to the aides, who requested anonymity.
The idea behind the approach is that promising a vote on backing approval of the pipeline would allow Democratic leaders to make the case that Keystone shouldnt be debated as part of the energy-efficiency bill. It also would give some Democrats a chance to publicly state their support for the project.
Still, Republicans say they may push for an amendment that would require the pipelines approval.
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