Senate Will Debate Gun Control Proposal

The Takeaway

With a vote of 68 to 31, the Senate overcame the threat of a filibuster to begin a debate on gun control yesterday. Debate will begin next week, but the future of this legislation is uncertain. Tom Diaz, policy analyst for the Violence Policy Center and the author of “The Last Gun,” explores the possibilities for the future of gun control in Congress.  

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