President Barack Obama has said he was awaiting final word by the Nebraska court before determining whether to grant TransCanada , the firm building the pipeline , a presidential permit to move forward with remaining construction . The House approved a measure approving the Keystone pipeline with a vote 266-153 . Hide Caption The White House says it 's waiting on the State Department to review the decision .
The House approved a measure approving the Keystone pipeline with a vote 266-153 . Hide Caption The White House says it 's waiting on the State Department to review the decision .