Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

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Introduced

6 January 2015

Last action

4 March 2015 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Summary

Keystone XL Pipeline Act Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012. Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act. Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities. Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities. Makes this Act effective January 1, 2015.

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Timeline

6 January 2015
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S40-41)
Source: Calendars
6 January 2015
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
7 January 2015
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
Source: Calendars
8 January 2015
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S69-72, S85-94)
Source: Floor
9 January 2015
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)
Source: Floor
12 January 2015
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S136-146)
Source: Floor
13 January 2015
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S162-174, S181-184)
Source: Floor
16 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S221-235)
Source: Floor
20 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S255-259, S260-272)
Source: Floor
21 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S311-321, S323-338)
Source: Floor
22 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S372-376, S376-383, S387-388, S390-404, S404-408)
Source: Floor
26 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S449-460)
Source: Floor
27 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S497-503, S503-537)
Source: Floor
28 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S555-577)
Source: Floor
29 January 2015
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 36. Record Vote Number: 49.(text: CR S637-641)
Source: Floor
29 January 2015
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S620-645)
Source: Floor
30 January 2015
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
30 January 2015
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
30 January 2015
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
10 February 2015
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 100 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. After disposition of the previous question, the resolution allows for one motion to commit during consideration of S. 1. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from Feb. 16, 2015 through Feb. 23, 2015.
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 152 (Roll no. 75). (text: CR H947-950)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 152 (Roll no. 75).(text: CR H947-950)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H958)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Vote
On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 241 (Roll no. 74). (consideration: CR H959-960)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Floor
The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H959)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Floor
Mrs. Capps moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H958; text: CR H958)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of S. 1 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. After disposition of the previous question, the resolution allows for one motion to commit during consideration of S. 1. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from Feb. 16, 2015 through Feb. 23, 2015.
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 100. (consideration: CR H947-960)
Source: Floor
11 February 2015
Passed
Rule H. Res. 100 passed House.
Source: Floor
24 February 2015
Veto
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Source: Veto
24 February 2015
President
Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR S1073)
Source: President
24 February 2015
President
Vetoed by President.(text of veto message: CR S1073)
Source: President
24 February 2015
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
24 February 2015
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
2 March 2015
Floor
Cloture motion on veto message presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S1215; text: CR S1215)
Source: Floor
2 March 2015
Veto
Veto Message considered in Senate.
Source: Veto
4 March 2015
Veto
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1274-1285, S1274)
Source: Veto
4 March 2015
Vote
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number: 68.
Source: Veto
4 March 2015
Floor
Cloture motion on veto message withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S1274)
Source: Floor

Votes

4 March 2015 · Veto Sustained · On Overriding the Veto S. 1 · Veto Sustained · Official source

Yes 62 · No 37 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

29 January 2015 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 1 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 62 · No 36 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
Engrossed in Senate · 29 January 2015 · Download file
Placed on Calendar Senate · 7 January 2015 · Download file

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1
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us · 114-s-1 · source updated 4 March 2026