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Background check expansion effort remains uncertain in Senate
Seven of sixteen Republican lawmakers who supported debate on gun control remain likely to oppose the Toomey Manchin background check expansion. The amendment would cover gun show and Internet sales, extending beyond licensed dealers. Critics say holes exist in the current system while supporters push for broader checks to curb firearms violence.
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Washington
Senate
Barack Obama
Joe Manchin
D-W.va
Patrick Toomey
R-Pa
Toomey-Manchin
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c