October 29, 2015 02:22 PM

Alexander objects to adopting S.Res.222, equal pay for soccer players

Senator Leahy asked unanimous consent to discharge the HELP Committee from further consideration of S.Res.222, and the Senate take up and pass the resolution and preamble.

Senator Alexander objected.

Res. 222, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federation Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.