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McCain stings GOP, surprises environmentalists by swinging vote for methane regulations

[Wash Times] Sen. John McCain on Wednesday handed Republican leadership and President Trump a stinging legislative defeat as he cast a surprise deciding vote to maintain an Obama-era regulation limiting methane emissions from oil and gas wells.

It was the first time the White House and congressional Republicans failed to rewrite or overturn environmental regulations put into place by the previous administration. That regulatory rollback, until Wednesday, united the party.

The Bureau of Land Management rule, put into place in November, has been in Republican crosshairs for months. The House has voted to eliminate the rule through the Congressional Review Act, a law that lets Congress unwind some recent regulations.

The Senate was expected to follow suit and deliver a win not just for Republican leadership and the administration, but also for their allies in the oil and gas industry. Instead, Mr. McCain and two fellow Republicans -- Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Susan M. Collins of Maine -- joined all 48 Democrats in voting against the measure, leading to its defeat in a 51-49 vote.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-05-11 01:16|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 More McShame obstinance and betrayal:

Two GOP senators come out against Trump trade nominee

Posted by Besoeker 2017-05-11 01:43|| 2017-05-11 01:43|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm beginning to think we should arrest his entire state for treason, cause they keep electing him.

Posted by Silentbrick 2017-05-11 06:53|| 2017-05-11 06:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Can't the Republicans expel McCain and Graham from the party? If they walk like ducks and quack like ducks they should go ahead and switch their party affiliation to the donks.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-11 11:13|| 2017-05-11 11:13|| Front Page Top

#4 I look forward to the day that the State of Arizona votes to fill the position he once held.

Posted by Crusader 2017-05-11 15:13|| 2017-05-11 15:13|| Front Page Top

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