Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Passed by House

Republican-controlled House thumbs nose at President Barack Obama’s threat to veto any measure to advance construction of Keystone XL Pipeline.

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., (C) speaks about Keystone XL with Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., (L) sponsor of the Keystone XL pipeline bill, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, 2015. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

The Keystone XL pipeline has been a source of controversy between the Republican-controlled Congress and President Barack Obama, who has made threats in the past to veto any measure to construct the pipeline.

The Detroit News reported Wednesday that Congress did just that. It passed a bill to approve construction of the pipeline in a 270-152 vote.

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