Senate debates begin today on the Manchin–Toomey Bill proposed by West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin III and Pennsylvania Republican Senator Patrick J. Toomey. Both are gun rights advocates and are supported by the NRA.
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms stated that they support the bi-partisan proposed amendment that will expand mandatory background checks and close loopholes for gun buyers online and at gun shows. Dealers on the internet and at gun shows will have to keep seller records on all gun purchases.
In an appearance on “CBS Face the Nation” Senator Manchin said that this bill does not in any way infringe upon the 2nd Amendment, and will not affect sales between family members and friends. But calls for expanding existing laws to include sales on the internet and at gun shows, which millions of people are currently avoiding. The Senator said that this is a criminal and mental background check, and if you are law abiding citizen this bill will not affect you.
The measure needs 60 votes to pass in the chamber. It will need support from Republicans and Democrats up for re-election in states with strong gun rights advocacy groups. Senator Toomey stated that there is some bi-partisan support for the legislation and believes there is enough support to pass. However it will be close. Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois has expressed his support, and Moderate Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine stated that “The plan would strengthen the background check system without in any way infringing on Second Amendment rights. However, it is impossible to predict at this point what will be in a final bill.” Senator Manchin said “We're close but we need more."
CNN reported that Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona who has a B+ rating from the NRA stated that he is "very favorably disposed" to the Manchin-Toomey proposal.” "I appreciate their work, and the American people want to do what we can to prevent these tragedies. And there's a lot more that needs to be done, particularly in the area of mental health." In 2011 Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head when a gunman opened fire. When it was over Senator Giffords was left clinging to live and six people were dead.
The proposal eases some restrictions on transporting guns across state lines. It also protects sellers from potential lawsuits if a buyer passes a background check and then commits a crime using that gun. Sellers can also deal in states outside of their home state. Additions to the legislation to be debated this week include a measure allowing state issued concealed hand gun permits to be accepted nationwide as a background check and increase slightly school security aid. “If you are a law-abiding gun owner, you’re going to like this bill,” Senator Manchin said.
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms stated that they support the bi-partisan proposed amendment that will expand mandatory background checks and close loopholes for gun buyers online and at gun shows. Dealers on the internet and at gun shows will have to keep seller records on all gun purchases.
In an appearance on “CBS Face the Nation” Senator Manchin said that this bill does not in any way infringe upon the 2nd Amendment, and will not affect sales between family members and friends. But calls for expanding existing laws to include sales on the internet and at gun shows, which millions of people are currently avoiding. The Senator said that this is a criminal and mental background check, and if you are law abiding citizen this bill will not affect you.
The measure needs 60 votes to pass in the chamber. It will need support from Republicans and Democrats up for re-election in states with strong gun rights advocacy groups. Senator Toomey stated that there is some bi-partisan support for the legislation and believes there is enough support to pass. However it will be close. Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois has expressed his support, and Moderate Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine stated that “The plan would strengthen the background check system without in any way infringing on Second Amendment rights. However, it is impossible to predict at this point what will be in a final bill.” Senator Manchin said “We're close but we need more."
CNN reported that Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona who has a B+ rating from the NRA stated that he is "very favorably disposed" to the Manchin-Toomey proposal.” "I appreciate their work, and the American people want to do what we can to prevent these tragedies. And there's a lot more that needs to be done, particularly in the area of mental health." In 2011 Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head when a gunman opened fire. When it was over Senator Giffords was left clinging to live and six people were dead.
The proposal eases some restrictions on transporting guns across state lines. It also protects sellers from potential lawsuits if a buyer passes a background check and then commits a crime using that gun. Sellers can also deal in states outside of their home state. Additions to the legislation to be debated this week include a measure allowing state issued concealed hand gun permits to be accepted nationwide as a background check and increase slightly school security aid. “If you are a law-abiding gun owner, you’re going to like this bill,” Senator Manchin said.
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