Obama’s Fast-Track Trade Bill Advances to Final Senate Vote
The 60-37 vote Tuesday paves the way for final passage Wednesday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, exits the stage after speaking during the Faith and Freedom Coalition's "Road to Majority" conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, June 19, 2015.
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The U.S. Senate paved the way for a final vote Wednesday on legislation that would give President Barack Obama enhanced authority to complete free-trade deals including a landmark agreement with Pacific nations.
The 60-37 vote Tuesday to advance the measure came after a series of setbacks including a rebellion two weeks ago by House Democrats. Because the House has voted for the bill, H.R. 2146, it would go directly to the president for his signature upon Senate passage.