House Democrats on Tuesday night again caused a ruckus over gun control, calling for Republican leadership to allow a vote on a measure that would keep people on the no fly list from buying guns.
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) asked the House to bring the amendment up for a vote, but Republicans ignored the Democrat’s question and did not allow a vote on the measure, according to Roll Call.
This prompted Democratic lawmakers to begin chanting, “No bill, no break,” according to Politico. Democrats are pushing for the House to consider the measure before lawmakers go on recess on Friday.
Last week, Democrats raised hell on the House floor following a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly Orlando shooting. Lawmakers said the gesture wasn’t enough and pushed for the House to consider gun control legislation. They began shouting on the House floor, “Where’s the bill?”
Gotta love it…the GOPpers looked like total nimrods…no vote because…oh nevermind.
The GOP decided after 20 first graders were slaughtered in Sandy Hook that their most desireable course of action was to marry the NRA. Evidently the ability to own a semi automatic military weapon is much more valid than the lives of children. Fine, we understand that in the GOP rule book the NRA trumps even the RWNJ evangelical social issue crap. For all of their handwringing about Muslims running amouk in this country, it’s still more important for everyone to be able to easily purchase weapons, even if they are on the freaking No Fly list.
I’m waiting for Republicans to propose a bill loosening restrictions on buying fully automatic weapons. They usually respond to these tragedies by doubling down and this one seems like low-hanging fruit.
Children are a renewable resource.