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Cha

(305,406 posts)
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 09:22 AM Jun 2016

Chris Murphy Tweet:I am disappointed in results of the votes tonight. But I know we will not stop


Chris Murphy
✔ ‎@ChrisMurphyCT
I am disappointed in results of the votes tonight. But I know we will not stop fighting to end gun violence.
1:01 PM - 20 Jun 2016

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UltraViolet ‎@UltraViolet
53 senators voted against Feinstein amendment that would have kept suspected terrorists from buying guns #DisarmHate
12:56 PM - 20 Jun 2016
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igorvolsky
✔ ‎@igorvolsky
Senators who voted for/against allowing AG to stop transfer of firearm to suspected terrorist Amendment failed 47-53
1:47 PM - 20 Jun 2016
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keep in mind that this is not a vote on the amendment but a vote to allow a vote on the amendment

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/20/president-obama-delivers-remarks-at-select-usa-investment-summit/



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Chris Murphy Tweet:I am disappointed in results of the votes tonight. But I know we will not stop (Original Post) Cha Jun 2016 OP
Thank you, Cha. We have to retake the Senate. spooky3 Jun 2016 #1
We do, spooky and I think this is one way we can do it.. this is disgusting.. Cha Jun 2016 #2
You're right... sarae Jun 2016 #12
It's horrifying, sarae.. This is our Revolution against the NRA and their cowering toadies. Cha Jun 2016 #16
Republicans are the biggest COWARDS on the face of the earth. sarae Jun 2016 #21
Yes they are, sarae~ Cha Jun 2016 #22
Republican Susan Collins is working on a more limited proposal. yallerdawg Jun 2016 #3
Oh Good to know, yallerdawg.. Like Chris said.. they aren't ever going to Cha Jun 2016 #4
Kirk (IL), Ayotte (NH); (R) YEA. Heitkamp (D) ND Nay. Fla Dem Jun 2016 #5
Lots of hunters but they don't need assault rifles.. I'm surprised @ Cha Jun 2016 #6
Gabby Giffords Tweet: #DisarmHate.. Cha Jun 2016 #7
We need more democrats in Congress workinclasszero Jun 2016 #8
Except Heidi Heitkamp.. Cha Jun 2016 #10
Not shocked Coolest Ranger Jun 2016 #9
1week after terrorist kills 49, 53 senators vote against barring suspected terrorists from buying.. Cha Jun 2016 #11
Shameful! Kath1 Jun 2016 #14
We won't give up, Kath~ Cha Jun 2016 #17
We have to be resigned to keep up the fight. nt BootinUp Jun 2016 #13
We are.. thanks Boot. Cha Jun 2016 #18
We need more like this. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #20
Shame on you! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #15
Relentlessness Required Night Watchman Jun 2016 #19

Cha

(305,406 posts)
2. We do, spooky and I think this is one way we can do it.. this is disgusting..
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 09:37 AM
Jun 2016

And, especially Shame on Heitkamp.. the "D" mixed in with all those NRA Rs.

Like Chris said.. not giving up.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
16. It's horrifying, sarae.. This is our Revolution against the NRA and their cowering toadies.
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 10:28 PM
Jun 2016

sarae

(3,284 posts)
21. Republicans are the biggest COWARDS on the face of the earth.
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:43 AM
Jun 2016

The NRA has them well-trained and housebroken.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
22. Yes they are, sarae~
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 05:55 PM
Jun 2016

igorvolsky
✔ ‎@igorvolsky
@SenJohnMcCain top recipient of @NRA $ votes against allowing AG to stop transfer of gun to suspected terrorist
12:53 PM - 20 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/21/gun-safety-laws-let-your-voices-be-heard/

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
3. Republican Susan Collins is working on a more limited proposal.
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 09:51 AM
Jun 2016

She is one of those Republican senators in danger of losing to a Democrat!

Sen. Susan Collins ‏@SenatorCollins · 12h12 hours ago

TOMORROW @ 1:45 pm: Sen Collins & others to unveil bipartisan compromise to help keep guns from terrorists & make America safer #mepolitics

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins


Welcome to our world, Senator Collins!

"The threat of losing your job" can be a great motivator! - then you lose it anyway - in our world!

Fla Dem

(25,685 posts)
5. Kirk (IL), Ayotte (NH); (R) YEA. Heitkamp (D) ND Nay.
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 10:02 AM
Jun 2016

I'm surprised at Ayotte. She's got a tough race in NH and lots of hunters.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
6. Lots of hunters but they don't need assault rifles.. I'm surprised @
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 10:23 AM
Jun 2016

her, too, though.

So disgusted with Heitkamp.. how proud could she be with herself lumped in with the craven nra crowd.

Thank you, Fla Dem

Cha

(305,406 posts)
7. Gabby Giffords Tweet: #DisarmHate..
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 10:41 AM
Jun 2016
Gabrielle Giffords
✔ ‎@GabbyGiffords
Once again, some United States Senators ignored the will of the American people, and stood with the gun lobby. #DisarmHate
1:56 PM - 20 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/20/the-presidents-day-99/

Cha

(305,406 posts)
11. 1week after terrorist kills 49, 53 senators vote against barring suspected terrorists from buying..
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 12:39 PM
Jun 2016
igorvolsky
✔ ‎@igorvolsky
1week after terrorist kills 49, 53 senators vote against barring suspected terrorists from buying guns

These senators got millions from@NRA

12:56 PM - 20 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/20/the-presidents-day-99/

Cha

(305,406 posts)
17. We won't give up, Kath~
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 12:00 AM
Jun 2016
President Obama
✔ ‎@POTUS
Gun violence requires more than moments of silence. It requires action. In failing that test, the Senate failed the American people.
5:11 AM - 21 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/21/gun-safety-laws-let-your-voices-be-heard/


Cha

(305,406 posts)
18. We are.. thanks Boot.
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 12:29 AM
Jun 2016

igorvolsky
✔ ‎@igorvolsky
@SenJohnMcCain top recipient of @NRA $ votes against allowing AG to stop transfer of gun to suspected terrorist
12:53 PM - 20 Jun 2016
4,112 4,112 Retweets 2,855 2,855 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/21/gun-safety-laws-let-your-voices-be-heard/
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