Three Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while two Republicans voted to reject it.

Mr. Trump’s character flaws obscure the popularity of many of his administration’s policies and are hindering his ability to govern.

Nominated to the post in July by President Donald Trump, Brownback was confirmed Jan. 24. The Senate vote was 49-49 and Vice President Mike Pence cast the tiebreaking vote.

"A child born alive following an abortion should receive the same degree of care to preserve her life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age," said Cardinal Dolan of New York.

Democrats, and the Republicans who understand Dreamers are owed protection, could take a lesson from people of color around the country in how to navigate a political process tainted by racism. The lives of 800,000 Dreamers depend on it.

U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are backing public sector unions in an upcoming Supreme Court case.