Senate is voting today, Call Now!

[ChamberedRound]

After Murphy finished his rambling indirectly reffering to all those in opposition of gun control as irresponsible, he motioned to extend debate until 5:30. I believe they're in recess now.

That the anti-gunners are rambling on, and they're asking for more time, indicates that they're still trying to convince some pro-gun Senators to defect. Hopefully they'll be unsuccessful.

[ChamberedRound]

Looks like no vote today, which means: KEEP CALLING! The anti-gunners are going to try and twist arms tonight so they can have a deal tomorrow. We have to keep up the pressure!

[mikelets456]

You say that as a joke, but they're saying it with serious intent. There have already been attempts to pass legislation requirement permits and registration of reloading powders. Sarcasm to us seems like a legitimate idea to these nutbags.

My goodness, these people turn any and every crisis into an opportunity to place more restrictions on honest people.

I guess I'll be buying cow poop instead of fertilizer and Non-sealable crock pots/ pressure cookers...for my safety, of course. This is like watching a Seinfeld episode, but it's not funny because we're in it!

[marinville]

How receptive are legislators to calls from outside their states/districts? I didn't think they care what people from other areas think.

Hell, I don't think they even care what the people they're supposed to represent think.

[NRA Member]

Biden, GOP aide: Senate getting very close to 60 votes needed for gun control legislation

Update, 7:46 p.m.: The Senate is now scheduled to vote on Wednesday at 4 p.m. on the amendment to expand background checks and close the so-called gun-show loophole.

Read the original story below:

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Democrats — and a handful of Republicans — are just two votes away from having the 60 votes needed to pass a new round of gun-control legislation.


http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/16/bi...l-legislation/

[DoubleSawbuck]

Is there a list of senators we should be calling?

I had been calling Toomey and Casey but I doubt Toomey would vote against his own bill and Casey is a lost cause.

[Ckygo-go]

I just called & left a message to Casey & let him know to oppose this bill & come election time we won't forget!

[ChamberedRound]

Is there a list of senators we should be calling?

I had been calling Toomey and Casey but I doubt Toomey would vote against his own bill and Casey is a lost cause.

All of them, although the ones that might be best to focus on are the 16 Republican senators who voted to allow debate on this issue in the first place. They're likely the swing votes on this issue; see below:

Lamar Alexander (TN) — (202) 224-4944
Kelly Ayotte (NH) — (202) 224-3324
Richard Burr (NC) – (202) 224-3154
Saxby Chambliss (GA) – (202) 224-3521
Tom Coburn (OK) – (202) 224-5754
Susan Collins (ME) – (202) 224-2523
Bob Corker (TN) – (202) 224-3344
Jeff Flake (AZ) – (202) 224-4521
Lindsey Graham (SC) – (202) 224-5972
Dean Heller (NV) – (202) 224-6244
John Hoeven (ND) – (202) 224-2551
Johnny Isakson (GA) – (202) 224-3643
Mark Kirk (IL) – (202) 224-2854
John McCain (AZ) – (202) 224-2235
Pat Toomey (PA) – (202) 224-4254
Roger Wicker (MS) – (202) 224-6253

KEEP THE PRESSURE UP TODAY, FOLKS! If Biden is claiming they're "close", it's possible they're gathering support they didn't have yesterday. Keep telling these guys they have an obligation to uphold their Oath of Office!

[libertyof76]

Keep calling folks! We can win this!!! We may even get some progun stuff out of it!

More here.

[ChamberedRound]

Here's today's link to Sebastian's "Shall Not Be Questioned" live-blogging coverage of the Senate on this issue:

http://www.pagunblog.com/2013/04/17/...vote-hopefully