"The House of Representatives approved a bill as expected on Wednesday declaring that a presidential permit was not needed to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska leg of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a move that would take a decision on the project away from the Obama administration."

"The Republican-controlled House voted 241-175 with support from some Democrats.

The bill faces an uphill battle because it would have to pass the Senate with enough votes to overcome a promised veto from President Barack Obama."

Ros Krasny reports for Reuters May 22, 2013. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Keystone XL: Hot topic in D.C. Ho-hum in rest of US" (Christian Science Monitor) [3]

"Alan Grayson: GOP's Keystone XL Bill Is Unconstitutional" (Huffington Post) [4]

"Obama Opposes GOP Bill On Keystone XL Oil Pipeline" (AP) [5]

"Obama Threatens Keystone XL Veto" (UPI) [6]

"Keystone XL Bill Heads to House Vote But Is Largely Symbolic" (US News) [7]

"Rhetoric Around the Pipeline Kicks Into High Gear" (Politico/Morning Energy) [8]