AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A compromise supplemental budget proposal has failed win the support of two thirds of the Maine House for a second time.

A compromise crafted in the Senate gained a two-thirds majority Wednesday evening, thanks to support from two Republicans. But the vote failed to reach that level of support Thursday in the House.

A two-thirds majority vote in each chamber was necessary for the changes to take place immediately and provide clarity to tax preparers and accountants ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline.