Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness
Senator Thom Tillis broke with his party, citing concerns that using the Congressional Review Act to reverse the moratorium would set a dangerous precedent.
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Senator Thom Tillis broke with his party, citing concerns that using the Congressional Review Act to reverse the moratorium would set a dangerous precedent.
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The Senate narrowly voted 50-49 to repeal a mining moratorium near Minnesota's Boundary Waters wilderness. This measure utilizes the Congressional Review Act to advance a major copper-nickel mine project despite environmental concerns and bipartisan procedural opposition.
Democratic Senator opposing the mining repeal
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Republican Senator who voted against the resolution
Republican Senator who did not vote
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