The Hill: The Senate went on record against imposing taxes on industrial carbon emissions in a pair of symbolic votes Friday, providing clear evidence that major climate change legislation lacks political traction.
Lawmakers voted 41-58 to reject Sen. Sheldon Whitehouses (D-R.I.) proposal to ensure that revenue from any carbon tax be returned to the U.S. public through deficit reduction, reducing other rates and other direct benefits.
Thirteen Democrats joined 45 Republicans opposing the Whitehouse...