Paycheck Fairness Act Defeated in Senate

On June 5, the Senate voted along straight party lines to prevent the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3220) from receiving an up-or-down vote.  On May 31, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 233-180 Thursday against taking up the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1519). Two Democrats voted against taking up the bill, and no Republican voted to consider the legislation.  Learn More