Senate rejects background checks on gun purchases in 54-46 vote

[WestVirginiaRebel]

The Hill:

The Senate delivered a devastating blow to President Obama’s agenda to regulate guns Wednesday by defeating a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks.

It failed by a vote of 54 to 46, with 5 Democrats voting against it. Only 4 Republicans supported it.

Democratic Sens. Mark Pryor (Ark.), Max Baucus (Mont.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), Mark Begich (Alaska) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) voted against it. Reid supported the measure but voted against it to preserve his ability to bring the measure up again.

GOP Sens. John McCain (Ariz.), Susan Collins (Maine), Pat Toomey (Pa.) and Mark Kirk (Ill.) voted yes.

The amendment sponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Toomey appeared to have political momentum last week.

It would have expanded checks to cover all firearms sales at gun shows and over the Internet but would have exempted sales between friends and acquaintances outside of commercial venues.

Democrats felt confident the compromise could pass once Toomey, a Republican with an A rating from the National Rifle Association, signed on. They were caught off guard by the vigorous lobbying campaign waged by the NRA, which warned lawmakers that Manchin-Toomey would be factored in its congressional scorecard.

What appeared to be a likely victory for Obama was resoundingly defeated by the Senate as jittery Democrats facing tough re-elections next year joined nearly the entire Republican conference.

The NRA released a statement immediately after the vote that said the measure would have "criminalized certain private transfers of firearms between honest citizens."

"As we have noted previously, expanding background checks, at gun shows or elsewhere, will not reduce violent crime or keep our kids safe in their schools," NRA executive director Chris Cox said in a statement.

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Harry Reid shoots himself in the foot.

[Valin]

The Hill:

The Senate delivered a devastating blow to President Obama’s agenda to regulate guns Wednesday by defeating a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks.

 

 

Obama slams senators who opposed gun measure

April 17, 2013

 

 

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the Senate's opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a "shameful day for Washington." He says a minority of senators decided "it wasn't worth it" to protect the nation's children.

 

Obama spoke in the Rose Garden shortly after the Senate vote. It marked a major blow to the gun control push Obama started in the wake of December's shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school.

 

The president pinned the blame for the measures' failure on Republicans, though five Democrats also opposed the plan.

 

(Snip)

 

President Barack Obama arrives to participate in a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Washington, about measures to reduce gun violence. With tObama is former Rep. Gabby Giffords, left, and Mark Barden, the father of Newtown shooting victim Daniel.

 

 

Barack is not a happy camper.

 

[clearvision]

McCain voted yes....

[Valin]

McCain voted yes....

 

And something about this surprises you?

[cudjo]

McCain voted yes....

 

would have been surprised if he hadn't voted yes, typical McCain

[Valin]

On the off chance you've got 15 minutes to kill....

FULL SPEECH/HISSY FIT: Obama’s speech reacting to the Senate voting down background checks

 

 

I was going to watch it, but I've got to clean out my belly button.

One must have ones priorities straight...mustn't one.

[nickydog]

The Hill:

The Senate delivered a devastating blow to President Obama's agenda to regulate guns Wednesday by defeating a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks.

 

 

Obama slams senators who opposed gun measure

April 17, 2013

 

 

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says the Senate's opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a "shameful day for Washington." He says a minority of senators decided "it wasn't worth it" to protect the nation's children.

 

Obama spoke in the Rose Garden shortly after the Senate vote. It marked a major blow to the gun control push Obama started in the wake of December's shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school.

 

The president pinned the blame for the measures' failure on Republicans, though five Democrats also opposed the plan.

 

(Snip)

 

President Barack Obama arrives to participate in a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Washington, about measures to reduce gun violence. With tObama is former Rep. Gabby Giffords, left, and Mark Barden, the father of Newtown shooting victim Daniel.

 

 

Barack is not a happy camper.

 

I love his expression!

[Valin]

The Hill:

The Senate delivered a devastating blow to President Obama's agenda to regulate guns Wednesday by defeating a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks.

 

 

Obama slams senators who opposed gun measure

April 17, 2013

 

 

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the Senate's opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a "shameful day for Washington." He says a minority of senators decided "it wasn't worth it" to protect the nation's children.

 

Obama spoke in the Rose Garden shortly after the Senate vote. It marked a major blow to the gun control push Obama started in the wake of December's shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school.

 

The president pinned the blame for the measures' failure on Republicans, though five Democrats also opposed the plan.

 

(Snip)

 

President Barack Obama arrives to participate in a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Washington, about measures to reduce gun violence. With tObama is former Rep. Gabby Giffords, left, and Mark Barden, the father of Newtown shooting victim Daniel.

 

 

Barack is not a happy camper.

 

I love his expression!

 

You know, I'm concerned. I think the pressure is getting to him. Maybe he should take a vacation, maybe play a little golf....shoot some baskets.

[Valin]

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Wants children to be killed by crazed gunmen....or something

[Casino67]

Ever notice that the abortionist's fight any attempt to limit abortions in ANY way? And the NRA fights just as hard if any attempt is made to limit guns. Here is where a little poetic license is required; one wants to kill prior to birth, the other wants to kill after the birth.

[Valin]

Ever notice that the abortionist's fight any attempt to limit abortions in ANY way? And the NRA fights just as hard if any attempt is made to limit guns. Here is where a little poetic license is required; one wants to kill prior to birth, the other wants to kill after the birth.

 

 

Ya sure you want to defend that statement?