Senate Overturns Boundary Waters Mining Ban Following Tina Smith Filibuster

“Senator Tina Smith spoke on the Senate floor against the resolution, warning that it sets a dangerous precedent for rescinding public land orders.”

“Senator Tina Smith conducted a five-hour floor speech in an effort to block the vote and protect the Boundary Waters.”

“Senator Tina Smith spoke for nearly five hours on the Senate floor to oppose the repeal of the Boundary Waters mining ban.”

“Senator Tina Smith conducted a talking filibuster in an attempt to block the resolution lifting the Boundary Waters mining moratorium.”

“Senator Tina Smith argued urgently on the Senate floor that the proposed mine poses an unacceptable threat to Minnesota's clean water.”

“Senator Tina Smith held the floor to protest the repeal of the mining moratorium near the Boundary Waters.”

“Senator Tina Smith is praised for her efforts to block legislation allowing copper mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.”

“Senator Tina Smith led the Democratic opposition, speaking for five hours on the Senate floor to protect the Boundary Waters from mining.”

“Senator Tina Smith urged the U.S. Senate to reject a resolution that would allow copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters.”

“Senator Smith held the Senate floor for hours to protest a resolution that would lift a mining ban near the Boundary Waters.”

“Senator Smith held the Senate floor in protest of legislation that would remove mining protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.”

“Senator Tina Smith held the Senate floor to protest legislation allowing mining in the Boundary Waters watershed.”

“Senator Tina Smith spoke for five hours on the Senate floor in a failed attempt to block the mining resolution.”

“Senator Tina Smith spoke for five hours on the Senate floor in an attempt to block the mining repeal.”