On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans filibustered to block ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would codify gender equality in the Constitution. The measure was first introduced 100 years ago and passed 50 years ago but has never been ratified, as conservative opponents have argued the deadline for ratification has expired. Ahead of Thursday’s vote, women House Democrats marched to the Senate to demand their colleagues pass the ERA. Legal experts believe its ratification would have helped prevent mounting attacks on LGBTQ communities and reproductive rights.