Senate advances fast-track energy bill as Democrats split over environmental rollbacks
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act passes first procedural hurdle 73-25, with 24 Democrats and one Republican opposing
The Senate voted 73-25 Monday evening to advance a sweeping bipartisan bill that would overhaul federal permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, clearing a key procedural hurdle as Democrats remain divided over its rollback of environmental protections and tribal consultation requirements.