"WASHINGTON -- Legislation to force the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline picked up support Thursday as more Democratic senators signed on to Sen. Mary Landrieu's effort.

On Wednesday, the Senate struck a deal to debate and a vote, probably Tuesday, on the measure from the Louisiana Democratic incumbent. The House plans to vote this Friday on a similar bill to force the pipeline's approval, sponsored by Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

The lame-duck votes on Keystone come as Landrieu and Cassidy are facing one another in a runoff election for her Senate seat on Dec. 6. Landrieu has said that her bill isn't about electoral politics, she just wants to see Keystone approved. In a press conference Wednesday evening, the current chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee expressed support for her rival's bill. 'Hallelujah!' she said. 'We have now even a clearer path to victory.'"

Kate Sheppard reports for the Huffington Post November 13, 2014. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Keystone Oil Pipeline Bill Expected To Pass U.S. House, But Senate in Doubt" (Reuters) [3]

"Obama: Don't 'Short-Circuit' Keystone Review" (The Hill) [4]

"Obama Faces Tough Keystone Call" (The Hill) [5]

"Senate GOP Wants Obama To Decide on Keystone Veto" (The Hill) [6]

"Landrieu Demands Credit for Keystone After Claims It Wasn’T for Glory" (The Hill) [7]

"Senate Nears 60 on Keystone" (The Hill) [8]

"McConnell: Obama Is ‘Dragging’ His Feet on Keystone" (The Hill) [9]