The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk.
The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a Biden-era move to block mining in an area around Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Trump is likely to sign the measure, which has already passed the House, to repeal the protections.
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted with Democrats against the measure. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) did not vote.
Boundary Waters is a wilderness area that includes a remote forest in northeastern Minnesota. It is known for its water recreation opportunities including boating, hiking and fishing.
