Thanks to Turncoat Republicans, Senate Passes Gun-Control Bill

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation on Thursday night aimed at addressing gun violence with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support of the measure. Restrictions on gun ownership in New York were just struck down by the Supreme Court on Thursday.

The bill passed 65-33 to get a filibuster proof majority which will send the legislation to the House of Representatives. The House could vote on the bill as early as Friday, as lawmakers are rushing to pass the legislation before they leave Washington, DC for the July 4 recess. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was among those who voted for the bill.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) previously said that she would “swiftly bring it to the floor” of the House once it passed the Senate. If the House approves the bill it will be sent to President Joe Biden who is expected to sign the legislation into law, as he has been adamant that gun control measures pass.