The Texas Republican is among a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a gun reform package.
Sen. John Cornyn said Monday he's"optimistic" there will be"60 plus" votes on gun control legislation a bipartisan group of senators has been negotiating. That would be enough to overcome a filibuster and send a bill to the floor.
President Joe Biden last week called on the Senate to move forward, saying"this time, we have to take the time to do something." Democratic negotiators said a deal could be completed this week around a proposal that includes enhanced background checks, new incentives for states to pass red flag laws and investments in schools and mental health.
"We have to be realistic about what can pass both chambers of Congress and get the president's signature," Cornyn said on the Senate floor on Monday."And we know it's not easy … I want to be clear, we're not talking about restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners or citizens." that expanding background checks is"on the table."
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