Your current location:HOME >politics >Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 23:42:39 Source: Internet compilationEdit:politics
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution as the 2024 legislative session came to an acrimonious end.
The Minnesota ERA was the one of the biggest casualties as partisan rancor, lengthy debates and filibusters were fueled by the continued participation of a Democratic senator who was arrested on a burglary charge. Democrats, who hold just a one-vote majority in the Senate, needed her vote to pass any legislation that lacked bipartisan support.
A compromise to legalize sports betting also failed to cross the finish line by the midnight Sunday deadline. So did a public infrastructure borrowing package known as a bonding bill that was supposed to be the centerpiece of the session. Neither could pass without at least some GOP support. But Republicans who said they were frozen out were unwilling to supply the votes needed for the 60% supermajorities required for new debt unless Democrats dropped the ERA. And enough Democrats were opposed to sports betting, so that some GOP votes were essential.
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole2024-05-21 23:34
Rays starter Ryan Pepiot departs with leg bruise after getting hit by 107.5 mph line drive2024-05-21 23:14
German teen turns himself in over attack on European election candidate2024-05-21 23:11
Spain's Botin beats heavyweights Burling and Slingsby to win Bermuda Sail Grand Prix2024-05-21 22:59
Uber and Lyft say they'll stay in Minnesota after Legislature passes driver pay compromise2024-05-21 22:52
City traders fired after being caught having sex with a cleaner in the office after2024-05-21 22:27
Lemi Berhanu Hayle wins Prague international marathon, Bedatu Hirpa Badane claims women's race2024-05-21 22:13
Aston Villa slips up in race for Champions League after 12024-05-21 21:37
Russian theater director and playwright go on trial over a play authorities say justifies terrorism2024-05-21 21:31
Tilda Swinton, 63, shows off her unique style in rare outing with long2024-05-21 20:57
Young Boys seals 6th Swiss soccer league title in 7 years after rallying from firing coach Wicky2024-05-21 23:42
NANA AKUA: Why Barbra Streisand was RIGHT to ask Melissa McCarthy if she was on Ozempic2024-05-21 23:14
Spain's Botin beats heavyweights Burling and Slingsby to win Bermuda Sail Grand Prix2024-05-21 23:04
Exam tutor and education expert reveal the ultimate study hacks to help secure top marks2024-05-21 22:53
Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a Canadian man once held at Guantanamo2024-05-21 22:50
Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump2024-05-21 22:49
Mexican police: Thieves killed Australian and American surfers to steal truck2024-05-21 22:23
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says2024-05-21 21:58
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash2024-05-21 21:31
Man United defender Harry Maguire out for the rest of the Premier League season through injury2024-05-21 21:23