Dem. senators gave their strongest indications yet they may block the GOP police reform bill from coming to the floor, a risky move that could prevent any overhaul measure from being enacted this year over their party's concerns the GOP bill is too weak
National calls to address police misconduct and racial injustice have put pressure on lawmakers to act and spurred competing legislative proposals from Republicans and Democrats with major differences. As Senate Republicans move to take up their own plan -- which was authored by South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the chamber -- Democrats have faced a tough decision.
After a Monday afternoon caucus call, Senate Democrats were downbeat about the prospects for the bill offered by Scott, saying more needs changing and contending McConnell had failed to commit to allowing floor votes on amendments. Many expected the bill to be blocked since Republicans need the Democratic help on the Wednesday vote.
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