Although the Senate did not vote to end the filibuster of the Boxer-Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act, we should not dismiss the tremendous progress we are making. We garnered 54 votes toward the 60 we needed counting those who were absent but sent letters of support. Below is my press release from last week on the historic debate and vote.
Sincerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Historic Senate Vote Provides a New High Water Mark for Global Warming Legislation
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following remarks after the Senate’s vote on ending a Republican filibuster of the Boxer-Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act.
Senator Boxer said: “Today’s vote is a landmark moment in the fight against global warming. We had 54 Senators come down on the side of tackling this crucial issue now -- because it is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. This strong vote is up from 2005, and proves that our nation is ready to assume the mantle of leadership on global warming.”
“What is extraordinary is that both Presidential candidates weighed in, in favor of addressing this issue now. Therefore, as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I will continue to work with my colleagues to address their concerns as we anxiously await the inauguration of a President who will work with us to protect our planet and our people from the ravages of global warming.”
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