Congressional Democratic leaders warned Pres. Trump on Sunday that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases — or else risk no legislation at all.
Congressional Democratic leaders warned President Donald Trump on Sunday that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases — or else risk no legislation at all.
"We know that to save as many lives as possible, the Senate must pass this bill and the president must sign it," they said. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has declined to hold a vote on the bill, which was approved by the Democratic-controlled House in February. He says it's not clear the Senate would be able to pass the legislation or that Trump would sign it into law.
Pelosi and Schumer said they promised Trump that if he endorses the House legislation on background checks and gets McConnell to act on it, they would join the president"for a historic signing ceremony at the Rose Garden." Their call with Trump, which took place shortly after 11 a.m., lasted about 10 minutes, according to a Democratic aide.
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