The U.S. Senate voted 73-25 on Monday to advance a bipartisan bill overhauling federal permits for energy and other infrastructure, a procedural step that does not complete passage^1,2.

The Hill identified the measure as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a compromise among Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.².

States Newsroom, in a national report by Jacob Fischler republished across state affiliates, described the same 73-25 tally and the same four committee leaders as sponsors¹.

The Hill said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., was the only Republican to vote no, joined by 24 Democrats and independents including Sens. Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders².

Sponsors released an updated text on Saturday, according to States Newsroom¹. The Hill said the Edison Electric Institute announced support after those weekend changes².

Whitehouse told reporters the legislation would save consumers about $60 to $80 a month, prevent 1.5 to 1.8 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions, and expand wind, solar and battery capacity, The Hill reported².

Environmental groups argue the bill weakens reviews and public participation while aiding fossil-fuel projects^1,2. Natural Resources Defense Council CEO Manish Bapna said Sunday the group backs faster transmission but that the package goes too far on safeguards¹.

The Hill quoted Sierra Club executive director Loren Blackford as opposing the bill over tribal sovereignty, public participation, water and wildlife protections². Several tribal organizations reaffirmed opposition on Sunday, The Hill said².

Merkley said he would vote against the bill before the Senate, arguing it had not been adequately vetted¹. The Hill also reported his claim that the measure would ease natural-gas pipelines and LNG exports².

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said she would back the procedural vote but oppose final passage if Title III remains^1,2. "If Title III stays in this bill, I will not vote for final passage," she said^1,2.

Around the vote, President Trump said he was behind the legislation but would not approve wind turbines, The Hill reported². The same account said the bill seeks to limit revocation of existing permits and let developers sue over "disparate treatment" of energy types².

Whitehouse said an amendment process would follow². If the Senate passes the bill, The Hill said it would move to the House, where Republican support is broad and many progressive Democrats are expected to oppose it².