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U.S. senators on both sides must negotiate bipartisan gun legislation without President Biden’s involvement, U.S. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday.
Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, insisted that lawmakers resolve the deal on his own when asked during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” whether it would be helpful for Biden to get involved.
“I think the Senate has to do it ourselves,” Murphy said. “I’ve been talking to the White House every day since these negotiations began, but right now the Senate has to handle these negotiations.”
Both Republicans and Democrats are talking about possible changes to gun laws following several mass shootings in recent weeks, including the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two teachers dead.
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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., A gun control advocate, spoke about how a bipartisan group of senators is considering how Congress could make meaningful gun reforms. (Photo by AP / J. Scott Applewhite)
Murphy described the bipartisan talks as the most serious in which he has been involved, saying, “There are more Republicans at the table talking about changing our gun laws and investing in mental health than at any time since Sandy Hook.” a gunman killed. 20 children and six adults in a primary school in 2012.
Murphy said Republicans working on the potential bill include Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who said he has talked about accessing youth records for 18- to 21-year-olds to make sure. than anyone who has had previous issues with the bill. the law cannot get a weapon.
FILE – Following the recent horrific mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, a bipartisan group of senators, including Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, pictured right, and Chris Murphy, D-Conn. working to try to reach a compromise on arms security legislation. (Photo by AP / J. Scott Applewhite, file)
On whether the Senate would propose a vote on any potential gun legislation this week, Murphy said that while he is not sure anything will be voted on, he believes lawmakers should have concepts to present to colleagues next week. .
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“We will not put a law on the table banning assault weapons or passing thorough background checks,” Murphy said. “Right now, the people of this country want us to move forward, they just don’t want the status quo to continue for another 30 years.”
Despite the promise of a bipartisan arms reform, Murphy said he has also been part of many failed negotiations in the past, adding that he remains “sober about our possibilities.”