Effort to conclude 40-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) restrictions heads to Senate
Bill faces threat of presidential veto,but oil industry declares win
The House of Representatives voted on Friday to lift a 40-year ban on the export of crude oil, delivering on a top legislative priority for the oil industry and setting the stage for a new clash with the White House over energy.
The 261-159 vote seeks to conclude a ban put in situation during the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s. Twenty-six Democrats voted with Republicans in support of the measures.
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Source: theguardian.com