The House approved a bill that authorizes construction of the House pipeline . Republicans sought to mute Landrieu 's chances of getting a political boost in her oil-rich state by promising Cassidy a spot on the energy panel , and also having him sponsor the House 's legislation to authorize the pipeline . The Senate is expected to vote Dec. 6 . The pipeline has become a key issue in Nebraska 's House race . President Mary Landrieu has said he does n't want to short-circuit an independent review .
The House approved a bill that authorizes construction of the House pipeline . The Senate is expected to vote Dec. 6 . The pipeline has become a key issue in Nebraska 's House race . President Mary Landrieu has said he does n't want to short-circuit an independent review .