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Trump again signals gun background checks bill is not a top priority
The House passed a background checks bill earlier this year, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has yet to schedule a vote on that measure.
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The House passed a background checks bill earlier this year, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has yet to schedule a vote on that measure.
McConnell has given no indication that he intends to change the schedule, which calls for pro forma sessions only with no legislative business until after Labor Day.
There has be no indication that McConnell intends to change the schedule, which calls for pro forma sessions only with no legislative business until after Labor Day.
The two chambers are technically in session right now, and their leaders have the capability to schedule whatever legislation for consideration that they like.
Engel of New York, who is an original co-sponsor of the measure, is working with her to schedule committee action on the bill soon.