Senate Advances Bill to Give Obama Trade Negotiating Power
The fast-track measure passed by a vote of 65-33.
on June 19, 2014 in Washington, DC.
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The U.S. Senate advanced a measure allowing President Barack Obama to expedite approval of trade agreements, a bill with bipartisan support in that chamber that may run into strong opposition from House Democrats.
The 65-33 vote Thursday followed separate votes sought by Democrats to pass proposals curbing currency manipulation and boosting imports from sub-Saharan Africa. The Senate plans to consider amendments to the fast-track trade proposal next week.