"The Senate may vote on an amendment to spending legislation that critics say could lead to public lands sales."
"The Senate moved one step closer to voting on a package of five bipartisan spending bills Wednesday, but a brewing fight over amendments — including one that could allow for the sale of some national park lands — is threatening to delay action into next year.
Senate Republican leaders resolved all of the remaining GOP objections to the spending package Wednesday, in part by tentatively granting amendment votes to conservatives such as Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who has concerns about funding levels and specific provisions.
Now, Democrats are reviewing the Republican-approved funding deal and vying for votes on their own amendments — including nearly two dozen on energy or environment issues, from restricting offshore drilling to boosting funding for wildland firefighting."
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