Today, the House of Representatives passed the St. Croix River Crossing legislation by a vote of 339-80. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06), champion of the effort in the House, provided the following statement:

“This is it! After decades of bureaucratic holdups and frivolous lawsuits from radical environmentalists, the people of the St. Croix River Valley will finally have their bridge. I represent the most patient people in the nation and I could not be more thrilled about the outcome of today’s vote.

“One year ago today, I introduced St. Croix River Crossing legislation in the House and now this project has come full circle. From hearings in both chambers to debate in the House last evening, I am pleased we have a successful resolution through today’s passage.

“The St. Croix River Crossing Project is an incredible project that has incredible, bipartisan support. It is not very often that we get all four senators from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the governors from Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a diverse group of representatives on board with the same issue. I give my heartfelt thanks to the supporters of this project. I also thank House leadership for recognizing the urgency of the issue and bringing this vote to the floor.

“I now look forward to this bill receiving the President’s signature so that construction can begin on this much-needed project.”

The St. Croix River Crossing legislation, S.1134, passed the Senate with unanimous consent on January 23, 2012. The roll call of today’s vote in the House will be available here: http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx?day=20120301&today=20120301.

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