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Ending debate on the legislation would require 60 votes, and with a 53-47 majority and no Democrats in favor — none voted Tuesday to begin debate — that becomes a herculean hurdle to overcome.
The House in July passed the same-sex marriage measure with backing from 47 Republicans. The support of least 10 GOP senators would be needed in that chamber.
Even as Schumer and 47 members of his caucus were preparing, with Biden’s support, to go it alone with an effort to force a vote to change Senate precedent and create a path to pass the voting rights