ddeanjohnson
autodidact
- Aug 21, 2010
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Regarding the amendment to S. 649 by Senator John Cornyn (R-Tx.), to establish a type of "national reciprocity" for persons who hold a "carry permit" issued by any state: on April 17, the Cornyn Amendment mustered a substantial majority, 57-43, but under the current agreement by which the Senate is considering amendments, 60 votes were required, and so it fell three votes short.
The main gun control bill, S. 649, is still open to other amendments. Moreover, S. 649 could still be filibustered prior to final passage (if it even gets to that point), in which case 60 affirmative votes would be needed to end the filibuster and send the bill to the House.
For a detailed analysis of the Cornyn Amendment and the implications it would have for Maryland, if enacted at some future date, see this thread.
The main gun control bill, S. 649, is still open to other amendments. Moreover, S. 649 could still be filibustered prior to final passage (if it even gets to that point), in which case 60 affirmative votes would be needed to end the filibuster and send the bill to the House.
For a detailed analysis of the Cornyn Amendment and the implications it would have for Maryland, if enacted at some future date, see this thread.
