White House-Approved Energy Bill Passes Senate 86-8

The Cunctator — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:35:00 -0600

After Sen. Reid dropped the oil-for-renewable tax package following a failed cloture vote on the energy bill this morning, Republicans removed the filibuster threat and President Bush dropped his veto threat, having achieved a bill that met essentially all of the White House conditions.

This evening, the senatorial candidates having left the city, the Senate moved directly to a vote (ending debate by unanimous consent) on the final revision of the energy bill, which retains strengthened CAFE, appliance, and building standards, and a strong biofuels mandate with White House-approved tax adjustments for revenue.

The bill passed 86-8, Sen. Stabenow (D-Mich.) joining seven Republicans (Wyoming, Oklahoma, Hatch, DeMint, and Kyl) in opposition.

"White House-Approved Energy Bill Passes Senate 86-8" by Susan K

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:59:19 -0600

Could you let us know whats left of this bill? Without the tax, theres no subsidies for solar, wind etc, right?

Hill Heat: White House-Approved Energy Bill Passes Senate 86-8

White House-Approved Energy Bill Passes Senate 86-8

"White House-Approved Energy Bill Passes Senate 86-8" by Susan K