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U.S. House passes, sends to Senate assault-style weapon ban

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The House votes 217-213 to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns. It is the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to mass shootings. Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which will likely stall in the 50-50 Senate. The high-powered firearms are now blamed as the weapon of choice among young men.

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Times of India

US House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

US News: US House of Representatives passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years. But Congress allowe

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

US House votes to ban assault weapons as Republicans criticize ‘gun grab’

Restrictions that expired 10 years after 1994 vote revived as bill passes 217-213 but effort likely to fail in US Senate

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. House passes, sends to Senate assault-style weapon ban

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed legislation banning assault-style rifles that have been used in mass shootings, sending it to the Senate where it faces likely defeat.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.S. House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

The U.S. House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.

1 year ago

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The Independent

House passes assault weapons ban amid Democratic infighting about policing

Moderate Democrats hoped to have a vote after they return from recess

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

US House Passes Bill To Ban Assault Weapons, Likely To Fail In Senate

The US House of Representatives, spurred by a series of horrific mass shootings, passed a bill on Friday that would ban assault weapons for the first time in decades.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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