Democrats' blowout win further complicates the fraught path to passing a permitting deal in the lame duck.Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for projects is a top priority for fossil fuels and renewables sectors.But critics argue the Senate plan unacceptably weakens environmental protections and tribal input. The big picture: Dems' looming control of Congress "worsens the outlook" for the bill this year, the advisory firm Capstone said in a note.