Breaking: House Democrats Reverse Course, Set Friday Vote on ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Democrats have reached a breakthrough on the "assault weapons" ban vote. The climactic vote that was called off on Wednesday is back on. Democratic leadership abandoned their plan to pair the ban with a police funding bill after fierce resistance from progressive members.
Now, we will find out if Democrats really have enough votes to get the ban through.
House Democrats Reverse Course, Set Vote on ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban By Stephen Gutowski
After throwing in the towel on Wedn
It passed the house.
Assault weapons ban passed in House of Representatives
The House of Representatives voted to pass an assault weapons ban Friday evening, with legislators narrowly approving the bill with a 217-213 vote.
Two Republicans, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Chris Jacobs, R-N.Y., broke with their party to vote yes on the bill.
Five Democrats, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas; Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texa