Republicans will vote on four gun control measure on Monday night and none of the measures are expected to pass.
It’s a familiar story: a mass shooting claims the lives of Americans, Democrats propose gun legislation, and the measures are quickly defeated in Congress. In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in US history that left 50 dead inside an LGBT nightclub in Orlando.
After a 15-hour filibuster to promote gun-control legislation, Senators are hoping to pass gun laws that improve the federal sale and regulation of firearms in the states. The proposed legislation are outlined as follows:
Senator Chris Murphy, a Democratic from Connecticut, proposed an amendment to require background checks for all gun sales and improve information in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California, wants the attorney general to have the ability to deny gun sales if they have “reasonable belief” that the purchaser could engage in terrorism. This wouldn’t apply to people on the no-fly list.
The Justice Department also supports Feinstein’s bill claiming that provide them with the tolls they need to prevent suspected terrorists from legally purchasing guns.
Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, wants law enforcement to be alerted when anyone on the terrorism watch list tries to purchase a firearm.
Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, wants people who are mentally ill to be able to challenge the background check database.
Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, wants to require background checks for all gun sales and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
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