Keystone Bill Said to Be Four Votes Shy of a Veto-Proof Majority

Supporters of a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline lack the votes to overcome a potential presidential veto and will seek changes during debate to pick up Democratic support, a key Republican lawmaker said.

Senator John Hoeven, a North Dakota Republican, said the legislation he’ll introduce tomorrow that would circumvent President Barack Obama has 63 votes -- enough to pass but four shy of what’s needed to override a veto.