In the end, the two sides could not reach an agreement, and Republicans blocked debate on the bill.
In 2006 alone, Republicans blocked minimum wage legislation from coming to a vote 11 times.
The bill would enable the Republicans to block future funds for the census.
Republicans blocked consideration of the bill in the Senate today.
Each time, Republicans blocked the amendment from even being voted on.
The Republicans have blocked approval for the bond offering and this week offered their own plan.
At every step of the way, Republicans in Washington have blocked a fair plan.
Republicans also blocked the President's proposal for the national testing of students.
Two weeks ago, the Republicans in the House blocked that measure.
Republicans won some issues, like more military spending and blocking the President's plan for new school construction.