Senators backed the measure, 85 to 12, the first ambitious energy bill approved by the Senate in nearly a decade.
The bill would boost renewables such as solar and wind power, as well as natural gas, hydropower and geothermal energy. It also would encourage so-called clean coal technology, including projects to capture carbon dioxide generated by coal-fired power plants.
Murkowski and Cantwell said they were confident that Senate and House negotiators would agree on a compromise bill this year.
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