Business, Child Tax Break Package Blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans stopped a $78 billion package of tax cuts benefiting businesses and low-income families, two constituencies the party needs to win big in November.

Democrats, who will return home to campaign later this week, now plan to paint Republicans as the party that blocked a pro-family tax cut they estimate would benefit 16 million children and benefit struggling small businesses.

“This should be a no-brainer. Even House Republicans are for this,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Democrats couldn’t muster the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster blocking the Senate from consideration. The procedural step received 48 votes ...