[Peace-discuss] Durbin could be 60th vote for Keystone XL - call now

Tue Nov 18 17:42:39 EST 2014

It might seem like scaremongering - until you read the Politico article.

I called the DC number but could not get through after three tries.

So I called the Springfield office. That works until 5 pm.

(217) 492-4062

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Corinne Ball, MoveOn.org Civic Action <moveon-help at list.moveon.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Subject: Call right now: Sen. Durbin could be the deciding vote
To: Robert Naiman <naiman at justforeignpolicy.org>

  Dear Illinios MoveOn member,

The U.S. Senate is voting *today* on a bill that would pave the way for the
dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and the outcome could be decided
by a single vote.1 *Can you take a moment to call Senator Dick Durbin
at **(202)
224-2152 and tell him to vote against the Keystone XL pipeline now? *

As of this moment, 59 senators have said they will vote yes to approve the
Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, but it cannot pass without a 60th vote.*
With enough grassroots pressure, we'll stop this attempt to fast-track this
dangerous pipeline. *

This isn't the first time oil-industry-influenced senators have tried to
push the Keystone XL pipeline through Congress. It's been voted on
before—and lost. To pass this time, some senators who have voted previously
against the Keystone XL pipeline would need to flip.

Despite being opposed to the pipeline in the past, Sen. Durbin is the only
senator who has yet to say today which way he'll vote tonight.2 With the
vote coming up in just a few hours, it's important that his office hear
from you right away.

* Can you call your senator, Sen. Durbin, right now at **(202) 224-2152
<202%29%20224-2152> and tell him to vote no on the Keystone XL pipeline? *

When you call, you don't need to say a lot—just respectfully urge Sen.
Durbin to stand firm against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline:

 * "My name is ____, and I live in Illinios. I'm calling to strongly urge
Senator Durbin to vote against the Keystone XL pipeline. I oppose this
pipeline and urge Senator Durbin to stay strong and vote no." *

 After you make your call, please let us know how the call went by clicking
here <http://www.moveon.org/r/?r=301743&id=104814-6831705-oTdhp3x&t=1>.

The Keystone XL pipeline is currently under review by the State Department,
and its impacts on communities along the proposed route and our climate
have made it a flashpoint for climate activism across the country. This
Senate vote is a cynical attempt to bypass the official process. Hundreds
of thousands of people across the country have taken action to stop this
pipeline—but every single Republican senator still wants to see it built.3
Together, for the health of our communities and our climate, we must take
action.

Thanks for all you do.

–Corinne, Amy, Stephen, Joan, and the rest of the team

Sources:
1. "Can Mary Landrieu get to 60 votes on Keystone pipeline?" *The
Hill, *November.
17, 2014
http://www.moveon.org/r/?r=301735&id=104814-6831705-oTdhp3x&t=2

2. "Keystone bill comes down to ... Durbin?" Politico*, *November 18, 2014
http://www.moveon.org/r/?r=301744&id=104814-6831705-oTdhp3x&t=3

3. "Landrieu and Keystone Backers Need One Vote for Approval," *Bloomberg
News, *November 17, 2014
http://www.moveon.org/r/?r=301737&id=104814-6831705-oTdhp3x&t=4

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