Senate blocks Sanders’ efforts to add $ 15 minimum wage to coronavirus bill

After nearly 12 hours, the U.S. Senate voted Friday night against an effort to add a $ 15 minimum wage provision to a massive $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package.

The vote fell 58-42 in a setback for US Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Who pushed for the amendment.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would “empower” the broader effort to pass the coronavirus bill.

$ 15 MINIMUM SALARY LOSES EIGHT DEMOCRATIC VOTES IN THE SENATE

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But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called for an adjournment until 10 a.m. on Saturday, triggering a recorded vote in the Senate on his proposal.

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