“For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework and if the legislation ends up reflecting the framework, I’ll be supportive,” McConnell told reporters.
bill if the details lined up with an outline announced by Senate negotiators over the weekend.
McConnell’s support would boost any bill’s chances of passing the 50-50 Senate, where most legislation needs 60 votes to advance.: John Cornyn of Texas, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Roy Blunt of Missouri, Rob Portman of Ohio, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Richard Burr of North Carolina, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
Other Republicans have also indicated they may support the bipartisan legislation, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.EPA/ Shawn Thew According to the Sunday framework announcement, the bill would encourage states to enact red-flag laws, expand mental health services in all 50 states, extend background checks to include juvenile records of would-be gun buyers under 21, and increase funds for school security and mental health programs.
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