House Democrats pass universal background checks, ban on private gun sales

House Democrats pass universal background checks, ban on private gun sales

by WorldTribune Staff, February 28, 2019 The Democrat-led House on Feb. 27 passed legislation requiring universal background checks and outlawing private gun sales. H.R. 8, or the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, passed by a vote of 240-190. Eight Republicans joined 232 Democrats in voting in favor of the bill. Just two Democrats voted […]

Democrats give illegals a pass on gun background checks

Democrats give illegals a pass on gun background checks

by WorldTribune Staff, February 19, 2019 Democrats are pushing hard for tougher gun control laws – except, apparently, when illegal immigrants are involved. Last week, H.R. 8, named the The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 23-15 party-line vote. The legislation requires background checks for essentially all sales and transfers of firearms. […]

Democrats close in on vote to criminalize private gun sales

Democrats close in on vote to criminalize private gun sales

by WorldTribune Staff, February 11, 2019 House Democrats plan to move legislation this week that would ban the private sale of guns. The House Judiciary Committee will mark up the bill, known as the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, on Feb. 13 and send it to the House floor for a vote, committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler […]