"WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats temporarily stalled progress Monday on a bill to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, the top priority of the Republican-controlled Congress.

In a 53-39 vote, the Senate blocked an attempt by Republican leaders to wind down debate. That's short of the 60 votes needed.

The vote caps a partisan dispute — which had the Senate working into the early hours last Friday — over the time granted to consider amendments on the bill.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to move to pass the bipartisan legislation, which has 60 sponsors, including six Democrats. But Democrats argued they needed more time to offer and debate their additions."

Dina Cappiello reports for the Associated Press Januaary 26, 2015. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Bid To End Keystone Debate Fails" (The Hill) [3]

"Senate Fails To Move Forward On Keystone Bill" (NBC News) [4]