Bipartisan Permitting Deal Faces Senate Hurdles
A bipartisan permitting deal faces hurdles in the Senate. Some Republican lawmakers may oppose it, while many Democrats are wary of easing environmental rules. The deal requires more than the typical 60-vote threshold.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is leading the effort to attract multiple Democrats to the deal. She estimates around 15 to 20 Democratic senators are needed for passage. While specific names are not mentioned, potential Democratic supporters could include senators interested in environmental or energy policy, such as those serving on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee or the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
The permitting deal's fate hangs in the balance. Republican opposition and Democratic skepticism pose challenges. Sen. Capito's success in rallying Democratic support will determine the deal's prospects in the Senate.
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