On Tuesday, the Senate failed to advance the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation intended to address the gender pay gap.
The big picture: The 49-50 vote saw Democrats in support and Republicans opposed. At least 60 votes were required to end the filibuster and move the measure to the floor for a vote.
The bill would "provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex."
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