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research effort will be funded by a group of foundations on both sides of the political fence — the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, the Democracy Fund, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the John S.
Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., that would bolster enforcement of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, known as NICS. Cornyn said it has 69 cosponsors.
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, stalled action on the bill.
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.
Christopher S. Murphy called on Congress to act to prevent further mass shootings.