The Senate Filibuster Is Keeping The Democrats From Realizing Their Gun Control Dreams

Murphy and Cornyn had engaged in long-shot discussions over narrower proposals to strengthen background check systems for gun buyers. Two House-passed bills to greatly expand background checks have all but stalled out in the Senate.

Despite overwhelming public support for background check proposals, the still-intact legislative filibuster requires Republican support to advance any gun control bill.

Cornyn told CNN it was Murphy who had ended the talks.

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