Democrats seek to force vulnerable Republicans into tough vote on gun control

By Cami Mondeaux

Published June 13, 2023 7:18pm ET

Democrats seek to force vulnerable Republicans into tough vote on gun control — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. During his remarks, Jeffries said he will support the debt ceiling legislation and that "President Biden protected the American people from the types of devastating cuts proposed by right-wing extremists."

Democratic leaders are seeking to advance a number of gun control bills in the House, hoping to force vulnerable Republicans to take a side on the matter ahead of a crucial election cycle in 2024.

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