Policy · 114th Congress
Gun Compromise Faces Challenges From Right and Left
Christopher S. Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who has emerged as a leader in the gun-control debate , called it a “watershed moment.”
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Christopher S. Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who has emerged as a leader in the gun-control debate , called it a “watershed moment.”
Mark S. Kirk, R-Ill., voted for the Democratic proposal advanced by Feinstein.
Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., who has emerged as a leading voice on gun issues , said it was his understanding the White House and Justice Department concerns were rather “technical.”
Christopher S. Murphy, who led the filibuster, said before the votes that he wasn’t certain of the outcome but believed it was important to put senators on the record.
Christopher S. Murphy’s nearly 15-hour filibuster left him optimistic that gun control legislation will get a vote by the end of this week or the first of next week.
] The discussion comes a day after Connecticut Democrat Christopher S.
Christopher S. Murphy’s filibuster to promote gun legislation Wednesday yields much more than “sound and fury signifying nothing,” might well depend on what happened away from the cameras.
Christopher S. Murphy claimed a small victory in the wee hours of Thursday morning as he wrapped up a filibuster over gun control in the aftermath of the Orlando terror attack.
Mark S. Kirk was the only Republican to cross over and vote in support of Feinstein’s measure, while Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota was the only member of her caucus to oppose it.
Ryan ’s opposition to the effort because of the need to protect due process rights. “We disagree with Speaker Ryan about many things.
Mark S. Kirk in November, and the moderate Kirk is especially vulnerable if Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are at the top of the ticket for the GOP.
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