Senate
rider
standing vote
veto
lobbyist
adjust
roll-call vote
voice vote
draft
House of Representatives
special-interest group
joint resolution
regulate
The
worked together
to pass a special
today. Now, if the measure is
signed by the president, it will have the force of law. The measure was
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or written, by a group called Clean Air for All. Like
other environmental groups, Clean Air for All is a
that tries to influence Congress to pass laws that protect the environment.
The group has several
who are constantly in contact
the
with lawmakers. The group wants Congress to
amount of greenhouse gases that industries release into the atmosphere.
At first, Clean Air for All tried to get the Senate to attach a
to a bill. However, it became clear that the president
didn't like the bill and planned to
it if it passed the
House and Senate. Then Clean Air for All decided to
their strategy and try for a
of Congress instead. This
turned out to be a good decision.
and the
