Signs Of Republican Movement To Support Gun Bills With New Restrictions
5 years, 5 months ago

Signs Of Republican Movement To Support Gun Bills With New Restrictions

NPR  

Signs Of Republican Movement To Support Gun Bills With New Restrictions Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is ignoring Democrats' efforts to pressure him into calling the Senate back from recess to vote on gun legislation to expand background checks following back to back mass shootings. Rob Portman of Ohio, who voted against a bipartisan bill to expand background checks in 2013, told Roll Call in the Capitol on Tuesday, "I think we should look at everything." Sponsor Message "Only serious, bipartisan, bicameral efforts will enable us to continue this important work and produce further legislation that can pass the Senate, pass the House, and earn the president's signature," McConnell said. Sponsor Message Illinois Rep Adam Kinzinger, an Iraq War veteran who voted against the bipartisan House bill on background checks, penned an essay on Medium, saying he is in favor of red-flag laws and now supports universal background checks, raising the age to purchase a firearm fro 18 to 21 and "banning certain high capacity magazines, like the 100-round drum the Dayton shooter used this weekend."

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'Mitch doesn't have a clue': Biden's wins keep causing trouble for McConnell
2 years, 5 months ago

'Mitch doesn't have a clue': Biden's wins keep causing trouble for McConnell

Raw Story  

After Senate Democrats managed a last-minute resuscitation of President Joe Biden's major domestic agenda, passing their long-awaited health care, tax and climate package on a party-line vote, Donald Trump once again lashed out at Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. As Biden has seen a rapid succession of legislative accomplishments in recent weeks, his predecessor has repeatedly seemed triggered to …

US Senate passes historic gun violence bill, House passage is next
2 years, 6 months ago

US Senate passes historic gun violence bill, House passage is next

Firstpost  

Senate action came one month after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde. Just days before, a White man was accused of being motivated by racism as he killed 10 Black grocery shoppers in Buffalo Washington: The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of …

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
2 years, 6 months ago

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings. He said the House should send it to him quickly, adding, “Kids in schools and communities will be safer because …

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill A Month After Uvalde Shooting
2 years, 6 months ago

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill A Month After Uvalde Shooting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate approved a bipartisan bill on Thursday aimed at curbing gun violence, taking action a month after the horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, amped up pressure on a response in Congress. The measure enhances background checks for people under 21, incentivizes states to adopt “red flag” laws, which help …

United States: Senate OKs landmark 'gun violence bill', House passage is next
2 years, 6 months ago

United States: Senate OKs landmark 'gun violence bill', House passage is next

India TV News  

Highlights Senate easily approved bipartisan gun violence bill on Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago It took weeks of closed-door talks but senators emerged with a impactful movement The $13 billion measure would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers United States news: The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill on Thursday that seemed unthinkable a …

House GOP leaders oppose bipartisan gun deal as Senate moves toward passage
2 years, 6 months ago

House GOP leaders oppose bipartisan gun deal as Senate moves toward passage

CNN  

CNN — House Republican leaders are lining up in opposition to a recently unveiled bipartisan gun safety bill and plan to urge their members to vote “no,” even as the Senate moves toward passage of the bill this week. House GOP leaders also plan to formally organize against the Senate’s bipartisan gun bill, according to Republican sources. McConnell praised the …

In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal
2 years, 6 months ago

In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement, boosting momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that’s deadlocked lawmakers for three decades. While he said senators should take a position “based upon the views of their states,” he said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a chief …

Mitch McConnell says he’d vote for bipartisan guns and school safety compromise
2 years, 6 months ago

Mitch McConnell says he’d vote for bipartisan guns and school safety compromise

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sen Mitch McConnell ended speculation over the bipartisan gun reform …

The real reason why Republicans like Mitch McConnell agreed on gun legislation
2 years, 6 months ago

The real reason why Republicans like Mitch McConnell agreed on gun legislation

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Sunday, …

Bipartisan U.S. Senate group announces tougher background checks as part of gun safety reforms
2 years, 6 months ago

Bipartisan U.S. Senate group announces tougher background checks as part of gun safety reforms

The Hindu  

A bipartisan group of US senators on Sunday proposed steps to curb gun violence following devastating mass shootings in Texas and New York, but the limited measures fall far short of the president’s calls for change. The new proposals include tougher background checks for gun buyers under 21, increasing resources for states to keep weapons out of the hands of …

Gun reform plan gets key Republican support in US Senate
2 years, 6 months ago

Gun reform plan gets key Republican support in US Senate

Al Jazeera  

The bill includes support for state ‘red flag’ laws and tougher background checks for firearms buyers under age 21. A bipartisan group of United States senators, including enough Republicans to overcome the chamber’s “filibuster” rule, has announced an agreement on a framework for potential gun safety legislation. “It includes providing funding for states to conduct so-called red flag checks on …

GOP’s Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes
2 years, 7 months ago

GOP’s Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn walked straight from the floor of the U.S. Senate into Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s office. “I’m actually interested in what we can do to make the terrible events that occurred in …

GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes
2 years, 7 months ago

GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary …

GOP’s John Cornyn at center of Senate talks on new gun laws
2 years, 7 months ago

GOP’s John Cornyn at center of Senate talks on new gun laws

LA Times  

Texas Republican John Cornyn is at the center of a bipartisan group of senators trying to strike a compromise over gun safety legislation. “I’m actually interested in what we can do to make the terrible events that occurred in Uvalde less likely in the future.” Cornyn is at the center of a bipartisan group of senators working to strike a …

Biden calls Mitch McConnell 'rational' -- and a former GOP insider explains why he's dead wrong
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden calls Mitch McConnell 'rational' -- and a former GOP insider explains why he's dead wrong

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden, in pleading with Republicans to support some kind of gun safety legislation, said on Monday that he hoped Republicans such as Sens. In particular, Biden singled those two out as "rational" Republicans and he added that "there's a recognition on their part that things can't continue like this" in the wake of last week's shooting at an …

Republican senators show no movement on gun control laws after Uvalde massacre
2 years, 7 months ago

Republican senators show no movement on gun control laws after Uvalde massacre

Raw Story  

Eight Republican U.S. senators interviewed by Raw Story today provided no indication that they would support changes to federal gun laws in the wake of the murder of 19 children and an adult in a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. Here’s a synopsis of the senators’ responses: Romney: The Utah senator, who has received more than $13 million in contributions from …

A decade of congressional inaction on gun control
2 years, 7 months ago

A decade of congressional inaction on gun control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are trying, again, to pass legislation to expand background checks for gun buyers in the wake of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. A look at Democrats’ mostly failed efforts to strengthen gun control over the past decade: APRIL 2013 Four months after Newtown, Senate Democrats fell five votes short of passing …

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation

NPR  

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Democrats' massive election overhaul bill aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws has stalled in the Senate. "Republicans across the country are deliberately targeting all the ways that younger, poorer, nonwhite and typically Democratic voters access …

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation

NPR  

Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Democrats' massive election overhaul bill aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws has stalled in the Senate. "Republicans across the country are deliberately targeting all the ways that younger, poorer, nonwhite and typically Democratic voters access …

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says ‘we have to act’
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says ‘we have to act’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Tuesday morning to bring to the Senate floor legislation passed by the House that would require background checks for most gun sales and transfers. It …

Democrat says failure to pass gun legislation makes Congress complicit in violence
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrat says failure to pass gun legislation makes Congress complicit in violence

LA Times  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, walking at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27, will lead a series of hearings about gun violence in the wake of two mass shootings in the last week. The Senate Judiciary Committee met Tuesday to discuss gun violence and proposals to improve background checks for gun purchases online or at gun shows. President Biden has …

Minnesota Senate GOP unveils gun violence prevention bills
4 years, 10 months ago

Minnesota Senate GOP unveils gun violence prevention bills

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senate Republicans moved Tuesday to try to change the direction of the contentious gun control debate in this election year by unveiling a slate of bills to address the problem of gun violence, mostly by increasing penalties for crimes involving firearms. They said that contrasts with two priorities of the House Democratic majority — universal …

McConnell says Congress in ‘holding pattern’ on gun control
5 years, 3 months ago

McConnell says Congress in ‘holding pattern’ on gun control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Six weeks after a pair of mass shootings killed more than 30 people, Congress remains “in a holding pattern” on gun control as lawmakers await proposals from the White House, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. “If and when that happens, then we’ll have a real possibility of actually changing the law and hopefully making some progress.” Senate …

McConnell Says He'll Only Allow Vote On Gun Legislation With Trump's Backing
5 years, 4 months ago

McConnell Says He'll Only Allow Vote On Gun Legislation With Trump's Backing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reiterated Tuesday his position on bringing gun control legislation to the floor of the upper chamber, saying he will only do so if it has the backing of President Donald Trump, who would need to sign it before becoming law. “I said several weeks ago that if the president took a position …

McConnell Says Senate Will Debate Bills Addressing Gun Violence
5 years, 5 months ago

McConnell Says Senate Will Debate Bills Addressing Gun Violence

NPR  

McConnell Says Senate Will Debate Bills Addressing Gun Violence Senate Majority Leader McConnell says there will be a debate on bills addressing gun violence. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is now saying there will be a congressional debate in September over a range of bills addressing gun violence. But Kentucky Public Radio's Ryland Barton reports that, in …

Senate Will Discuss Gun Proposals In September, McConnell Says
5 years, 5 months ago

Senate Will Discuss Gun Proposals In September, McConnell Says

NPR  

Senate Will Discuss Gun Proposals In September, McConnell Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will discuss measures aimed at addressing gun violence in September. He said he expects background checks, assault weapons and "red flag" laws to be part of the debate. Before departing to visit …

Mitch McConnell dodges calls from Democrats to end Senate recess to vote on gun control
5 years, 5 months ago

Mitch McConnell dodges calls from Democrats to end Senate recess to vote on gun control

Salon  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Monday that Republicans are prepared to "work in a bipartisan, bicameral way to address the recent mass murders which have shaken our nation," but he made no mention of any timeline to do so and did not point to the role guns play in shootings. The majority leader noted that he had …

Nancy Pelosi pushes to keep pressure on Mitch McConnell amid Democrats’ debate over gun control
5 years, 5 months ago

Nancy Pelosi pushes to keep pressure on Mitch McConnell amid Democrats’ debate over gun control

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday privately urged House Democrats to stay focused on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in their push to enact sweeping background check legislation amid an intra-party debate about whether to take a sharply different strategy in the aftermath of two mass shootings. Among the ideas: bringing the House back to session during …

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