Democrats Take to House Floor on Gun Violence (Again)

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Democrats Take to House Floor on Gun Violence (Again)

By Thomas McKinless

Posted September 14, 2016 at 8:16pm

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Democrats lined up at the podium Wednesday seeking unanimous consent on a billthat would expand background checks for firearm purchases. After several attempts to bring votes on gun control to the House floor this summer, did Republicans budge?

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