‘Not at All’: Manchin Opposes Two Gun Control Bills Passed by the House
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is expressing his opposition to two gun control bills passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month. “No, I don’t support what the House passed. Not at all,” Manchin said. The first…
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is expressing his opposition to two Gun control bills passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month.
“No, I don’t support what the House passed. Not at all,” Manchin said.
The first bill passed by the House in a 227-203 vote would expand background checks to those who are buying weapons over the internet, at gun shows, and through other private transactions. There were only eight Republicans who supported the measure.
The second bill, passed by a 219-210 vote, would allow authorities 10 business days to complete federal background checks before a gun sale could be licensed.
“I come from a gun culture. I’m a law-abiding gun owner,” Manchin said.
The lawmaker added he supports “basically saying that commercial transactions should be background checked. You don’t know a person.”
Manchin continued, “If I know a person, no.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer