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John – In the wake of multiple mass shootings, including Buffalo and Uvalde, the House of Representatives finally took some action and passed a series of new bills to address gun safety this week.
But not every Democrat was on board.
While five Republicans joined the Democrats to pass the bills, four Democrats voted against several key provisions. One of them should be a familiar name to you: Henry Cuellar.
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Cuellar voted against raising the minimum age to purchase AR-15 weapons, the style of gun used in both the Buffalo and Uvalde massacres, AND against banning high capacity magazines.
Let’s be clear: the Democratic bill was already a weak response to the plague of American gun violence.
Nearly 75% of Americans support raising the age to purchase ANY gun (not just assault weapons like the AR-15).
83% of gun owners support universal background checks – something the bills passed in the House did not address.
51% of Americans support a total ban on assault weapons like the AR-15.
But Henry Cuellar couldn’t even get on the same page with his own party’s bill – which is not that shocking given his A-rating from the NRA.
Reminder - Henry Cuellar’s district is only 80 miles from Uvalde.
The House bill did pass, however. And now it goes to the Senate where it is not expected to pass thanks to the filibuster and conservative Democrats like Joe Manchin.
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