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S. 2280 (113th)

A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Introduced

1 May 2014

Last action

18 November 2014 · Vote

Status

Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.

Sponsors

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

5 December 2025

Environment · Energy

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Summary

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. Declares any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to remain in effect. Restricts any legal challenges regarding a federal agency action and such facilities to judicial review on direct appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 1 May 2014

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2615-2617)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 May 2014

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 18 November 2014

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6029-6053, S6053-6073)

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 November 2014

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.

    Source: Floor

Votes

18 November 2014 · Bill Defeated · On Passage of the Bill S. 2280 · Bill Defeated · Official source

Yes 59 · No 41 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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

Versions

Documents

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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 May 2014

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    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 May 2014

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 1 May 2014

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