House Democrats try to force guns votes

Source: Politico

Democrats are gumming up the House floor with procedural tactics in an effort to force a vote on gun control.

The move has no chance of succeeding, given united GOP opposition, but it offers Democrats a chance to highlight Republican opposition to gun control legislation that would stop people on the terrorist watch list from buying firearms. Democratic leaders hope the delays will pressure Republicans to back the bill by GOP Rep. Peter King of New York.

The procedural motions did force Republican leaders to pull a series of bills off the floor because of timing issues. After lawmakers vote on changes to a visa-waiver program on Tuesday, the House will adjourn.

Senior Democratic sources said they plan to use similar tactics on Wednesday meaning the House could be in for another slow day.


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