Friend,

Today the Senate had the chance to begin debate on a bill to ​​help combat a serious cause of gun violence: Domestic terrorism and white supremacy. But Senate Republicans filibustered it.

I have to ask: Is it really so difficult to vote for simple measures that would make mass shootings less likely?

A vast majority of Americans want common sense reforms to curb gun violence. If you are one of the millions of Americans who are outraged, heartbroken, and sick and tired of the GOP putting our children on the front lines at the behest of their gun lobby donors, take a stand with me. Sign your name next to mine if you agree the Republicans must join us in putting a stop to gun violence.

America's gun epidemic is unmatched by any other nation in the world. The leading cause of death for children in the U.S. is not accidents or illness -- it's guns.

It's sickening -- and the American people are tired of it. A vast majority of Americans, regardless of political party, support sensible gun legislation to keep guns out of dangerous hands. They're crying out for us to take action.

In the Senate, we will vote on sensible gun legislation. We're pleading with the Republicans to finally say that enough is enough and join us in doing anything we can to stop the violence. We know this will not be easy, but doing nothing is not an option.

I'm imploring Senate Republicans to come to the table and work with us to craft legislation to stop these massacres. If you agree we need action, sign your name.

Sincerely,

Chuck Schumer