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Senate takes key step toward passing fast-track for Obama [View all]
The Senate has voted to end debate on fast-track trade legislation, handing a significant victory to President Obama and moving the bill a step closer to passage.
A final vote could come as soon as Thursday if senators agree to limit the final 30 hours of debate allowed under Senate rules.
Senators voted 62-38 on the bill, which will allow the president to send a sweeping Asia-Pacific trade deal to Congress for an up-or-down vote, and prevent the deal from being amended by Congress.
A final vote could come as soon as Thursday if senators agree to limit the final 30 hours of debate allowed under Senate rules.
Senators voted 62-38 on the bill, which will allow the president to send a sweeping Asia-Pacific trade deal to Congress for an up-or-down vote, and prevent the deal from being amended by Congress.
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/242795-senate-takes-key-step-toward-passing-fast-track-for-obama
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