Smith to hold Senate floor 'for hours' in protest of effort to reverse mining ban near BWCAW
Representative Stauber introduced the resolution to repeal the mining ban, arguing for responsible development of natural resources.
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Representative Stauber introduced the resolution to repeal the mining ban, arguing for responsible development of natural resources.
Senator Tina Smith and Minnesota Democrats are staging a marathon floor protest against a Republican-led effort to reverse a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to undo a 20-year moratorium.
Senator opposing the resolution
Republican Senator voting with Democrats
Senator opposing the resolution
Senator opposing the resolution
Republican Senator voting with Democrats
Representative Pete Stauber’s resolution to repeal the mining ban near the Boundary Waters passed the Senate, drawing sharp contrasts in media framing. The Duluth News Tribune highlights Stauber’s view of the vote as a victory for Minnesota workers and mineral security, while CNBC and InForum frame the reversal as a "boon" for a foreign mining company and a "sell out" of wilderness protections.
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