The vote against the measure was mostly along party lines, with Republicans opposing it and Democrats almost unanimously in favor.

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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican, told reporters Thursday a vote is planned for Friday. The measure needs 51 votes to pass, a heavy lift given Republicans' 53-47 Senate majority.