Senate Leaders McConnell and Reid on Gun Control Legislation
At the beginning of the day’s Senate session, the Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Harry Reid…
Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke about their gun control amendments. Senator Grassley’s… read more
Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke about their gun control amendments. Senator Grassley’s amendment would increase funding for the federal gun background check system and ensure those with mental illness could not purchase guns. Senator Murphy’s amendmentwould require background checks at gun shows.
Both amendments failed to achieve cloture. close
At the beginning of the day’s Senate session, the Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Harry Reid…
Telephone lines were open for viewer comments after the Senate did not approve four procedural measures to limit debate…
Senators Leahy, Mikulski, and Ayotte debated gun control amendments.
Senators Boxer, Toomey, Grassley, Nelson, and Murphy debated gun control amendments.