Senate passes ‘poison pill’ trade enforcement bill

Published May 14, 2015 5:36pm ET



The Senate Thursday passed a trade enforcement bill with an overwhelming vote, despite objections from House and Senate Republican leaders who say it will thwart future trade deals.

Lawmakers voted 78-20 to pass legislation that would identify currency manipulators and enforce other trade-pact regulations against illegal dumping, child labor and food safety.

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