Thursday, June 9, 2011

Key Vote: Motion to Proceed; Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011

Motion to Proceed; Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011
- Vote Rejected (42-57, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to take up this bill intended to increase offshore oil production. The bill is similar to the offshore oil bills passed in the House earlier this month.

Sen. Bill Nelson voted NO
Sen. Marco Rubio voted YES

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