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In the midst of the budget debate in the Senate, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has several amendments he will be bringing to the floor as part of the budget resolution. One of them would almost practically eliminate gun control legislation.
“I am glad we all have this opportunity to introduce amendments that reflect the concerns and priorities of our constituents,” said Lee. “I look forward to staying as long as necessary to ensure that each senator can participate in this process, and I hope the Senate can become a body where this kind of debate happens more frequently.”
In speaking with Senator Lee’s office, I was informed that this amendment has not yet been finalized and thus the public does not know the exact wording of it. However, his office did confirm that it is in the works and should be ready for this evening’s introduction.
Gun Owners of America alerted its members that “later tonight, Senator Mike Lee of Utah intends to offer an amendment to the budget resolution that would prohibit any gun control legislation which does not have a 2/3 vote in the Senate.”
“We know, we know,” continued the alert email, “We would prefer to prohibit any and all gun control, even if it had 100 votes. But if the Lee amendment is passed, the practical effect will be that gun control can never again pass the Senate.”
The Senator also currently has seven other amendments he intends to introduce. Among them is whether or not the Senate should adopt a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and have the states ratify it. See how Freedom Outpost’s Publius Huldah breaks that down here.
Among the other amendments Lee intends to introduce are:
Citizens are being encourage to contact their Senators to encourage passage of the amendment involving gun legislation as it is a step in the right direction. You can do so by sending an email here or calling the Senate at 202-224-3121.
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2013-03-22 15:34:02