The Hill: Sen. King to vote against Keystone bill

[flpoljunkie]

Sen. King to vote against Keystone bill

By Laura Barron-Lopez - 11/18/14 12:11 PM EST

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said he will vote against legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline on Tuesday.

King was considered a key potential supporter by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who appears to have 59 votes. She is just one short of the 60 needed to get her measure approving the oil sands project to President Obama’s desk.

Without King, chances of picking up the final vote needed to reach a filibuster-proof majority on Tuesday remain slim. King was coy about his vote Monday evening, stating he was “leaning no” and would decide when he cast his vote Tuesday evening.

But as the Senate started debate on the Canada-to-Texas pipeline Tuesday, King released an official statement announcing his opposition.

http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/224526-king-says-hes-no-on-keystone

[bluestateguy]

1. That's good, but the big vote will be early next year

This vote may pass and be vetoed, or fail.

But the real test is next year, when there will be another vote with a new and more Republican Congress. The key is to make sure there are more than 1/3 No votes to sustain another veto.

[flpoljunkie]

2. Indeed, that will be key.

[lyonn]

3. That's great isn't it....

Kings vote could be critical? I haven't kept count. Watching the debate at the moment. Boxer is doing great.