NRA Ordered GOP To Allow Gun Sales To People On Terror Watch List. They Did. [View all]

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http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/12/04/nra-ordered-gop-to-allow-gun-sales-to-people-on-terror-watch-list-they-did/

The NRA issued an order to Republicans to vote against an amendment that would have prevented people placed on the terrorism watch list from buying guns. And Senate Republicans did what they were told.

In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, Democrats in the Senate decided to offer a bill that would prevent people who are listed from purchasing a gun. Senator Harry Reid, the Minority Leader, announced the plan in a tweet:

A few hours later, the NRA – led by executive vice president Wayne LaPierre – issued an alert to its members and followers to oppose the bill. It was an unambiguous message, ordering opposition to “any and all gun control” proposals.

Senate Republicans, who receive millions in NRA donations, did just as they were ordered to when the bill came up on the floor.
Senate Democrats forced a vote Thursday on language which would give the U.S. Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to suspected terrorists if it is reasonably believed those individuals may use firearms or explosives in connection with an act of terrorism. The amendments were offered as part of the Republican budget bill intended to repeal portions of Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. The amendments failed to advance because it did not get the 60 votes needed.