1 Democrat Joins Nearly All Republicans in Voting Against Gun-Control Measure

1 Democrat Joins Nearly All Republicans in Voting Against Gun-Control Measure
Rep. Jared Golden, right, walks with Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in Washington on May 28, 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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One Democratic House lawmaker joined nearly all Republicans in voting against a bill that would expand background checks on guns in the latest gun-control bill pushed by House Democrats and the White House.

The bill, called the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, passed 227–203, receiving eight Republican votes. Five Republicans co-sponsored the bill along with several Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he will attempt to get senators to vote on the measure.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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