Republican senator blocks gun control law in wake of Michigan shooting

Republican senator blocks gun control law in wake of Michigan shooting

Democrat Chris Murphy had sought unanimous supporter for new background checks and expanded 10-day review of purchases

The Iowa senator Chuck Grassley, the leading Republican on the Senate judiciary committee, blocked a request on Thursday to proceed on gun control legislation in the Senate following the Michigan school shooting this week.

Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut and leading gun control advocate, requested unanimous consent on Thursday to pass the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, which would require new background checks for gun transfers between private parties, as well as expand a 10-day review for gun purchases and transfers.

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