After finding opposition and a shortage of votes for energy legislation that would deal with the oil spill and other disasters, Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will once again bring altered legislation to the Senate floor next month. Reid is being lobbied by Democrats to add a renewable energy standard to the oil spill bill, and Sen. Tom Udall has said there could be as many as 62 senators ready to support it.
But Sen. Jeff Bingaman said last week he doubts Congress will pass anything before Election Day. "I think the Republicans are reluctant to support anything that might result in another signing ceremony between now and the election," he said.
White House energy and climate advisor Carol Browner said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that there is still a chance to get climate legislation signed during the lame-duck session with cap-and-trade measures included.
But Bingaman disagrees. “I think it’s going to be difficult for the Senate to pass any kind of cap-and trade legislation … I’ve thought that all along.”
The Senate will be in recess until September 13, and the House will be in recess until September 14.
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