On Friday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Keystone proposal to grant construction of the pipeline, voting 252-161. This moves the decision away from President Barack Obama and his administration's hands.

The Keystone Pipeline has been a main topic of debate in the Louisiana Senate runoff election. Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy is running against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu, who is a big proponent on constructing the pipeline.

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Republicans hope that signing off the bill will give Cassidy more of a boost during his campaign.

Check back with Neon Tommy on the Senate's decision on this bill after they vote on Tuesday.

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