Ep. 15: Guns Divide Speaker Ryan’s House
The Big Story
Gun legislation is posing a real challenge for House Speaker Paul D. Ryan. Last month, it was a Democratic sit-in demanding votes on gun control measures that disrupted regular order in the House.
Now, as CQ Roll Call editors Adriel Bettelheim and Catalina Camia explain, it is Republican objections to gun-related legislation backed by their leadership that is tying the Speaker’s hands. Listen to find out why.
- So What’s Going On In Congress on Gun Control?
- Democrats Tell Ryan on Guns: ‘We’re Not Going Away’
- Congress Struggling to Finish To-Do List Before Summer Break
- Gun Control Advocates Arrested in Rotunda
Families & friends of gun violence victims staging a sit-in in the Rotunda. Chanting “No bill! No break” @rollcall pic.twitter.com/27OOQpGQih
— Bridget Bowman (@bridgetbhc) July 5, 2016
Ryan on counterrorism/gun package: “We’re going to do it when we’re ready & we’re going to do it in a good amount of time.” @rollcall @CQnow
— Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) July 6, 2016
Democrats plan dozens of events nationwide Wednesday to call for gun control legislation. Full list @rollcall https://t.co/lwbDOHHTlv
— Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) June 29, 2016
