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Republican Lawmaker Blocks Senate Vote On Bump Stock Ban

U.S. Senate votes on aid, in Washington

A Republican lawmaker is set to thwart a Democratic effort in the Senate to reinstate a federal ban on bump stocks, which were recently deemed legal by the Supreme Court. Bump stocks are firearm accessories that enable rapid firing of weapons.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats would push for a vote on legislation to ban bump stocks. He highlighted the importance of restoring the public safety rule and urged Republican senators to support the measure.

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