Measure fails to get 60 votes needed to pass . It would have added one percent supplemental tax on windfall income . Republicans say it shows they are willing to take on Big Oil . Minority leader calls the tax ` ` a gimmick '' and ` ` political charade ''
Measure fails to get 60 votes needed to proceed . Bill would have added 25 percent supplemental tax on windfall profits . Democrats say legislation shows they are willing to take on Big Oil . Minority leader calls the bill `` a gimmick '' and `` political charade ''