WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation key to sealing a Pacific trade pact passed another important test in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, boosting hopes for a deal that is central to President Barack Obama's strategic shift toward Asia.
The Senate voted 62-38 to limit debate on a bill granting the White House authority to speed trade deals through Congress, which is opposed by many of Obama's fellow Democrats.
(Reporting by Rick Cowan and Anna Yukhananov; Editing by Will Dunham)
