The proposed amendment would have changed the landscape of the state's legislative districts for decades, and was met with resistance on both sides of the aisle.
A meeting on Thursday between Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Gov. Phil Murphy could lead to compromise and a vote.
Lawmakers will cast their first votes Monday on incrementally raising the minimum wage, but final approval wouldn’t come until the Jan. 31 at the earliest.