Source: Senate Democrats Consider Keystone Vote to Help Mary Landrieu
A vote in favor of the controversial pipeline could help Landrieu in her runoff election.
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Senate Democrats are looking at taking a vote in the lame-duck session starting today to force approval of TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL pipeline, in an effort to bolster Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu’s re-election chances, a party aide said.
The purpose of the vote would be symbolic: To highlight Landrieu’s support for the pipeline and her influence on energy issues in Washington -- a centerpiece of her campaign. A vote in favor of the pipeline may benefit Landrieu in her Dec. 6 runoff election, in which she faces Republican Representative Bill Cassidy.