The Democratic senator’s opposition to the current D.C. statehood bill likely kills its chances in the Senate, where it was already facing stiff odds because of the filibuster.

A bipartisan measure that would have expanded background checks on gun sales was defeated in the Senate today after its backers could not come up with enough votes to overcome a filibuster.

A recent compromise in the Senate on background checks for gun purchases was hammered out over sandwiches from a popular local eatery.