House Votes to Approve Keystone Over Obama Objections

House Votes to Approve Keystone Over Obama Objections

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The transcript discusses the political dynamics surrounding a Senate vote, focusing on the efforts of Senators Landrieu and Hoeven to secure votes. It highlights the targeting of specific senators to shift their positions and the potential for a close vote. The discussion also covers the President's stance, including a past veto threat and the contrasting approaches to Keystone and immigration policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of Senator Landrieu's efforts in the Senate?

To gain support for a presidential candidate

To introduce a new bill

To secure a majority for a bill

To oppose a presidential veto

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two senators are working together to gather votes for the bill?

Senators Landrieu and Nelson

Senators Nelson and Carper

Senators Landrieu and Hoeven

Senators Hoeven and Carper

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of Senator Bill Nelson regarding the bill?

He is undecided

He opposes the bill

He has not commented

He supports the bill

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the President threaten in 2013 regarding the bill?

To veto it

To sign it into law

To amend it

To delay it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the President's approach to the Keystone bill differ from his approach to immigration?

He wants to expedite both processes

He wants to expedite Keystone but delay immigration

He wants to delay both processes

He wants the Keystone process to play out but expedite immigration