Tweet - "40 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and Washington barely seems to notice. It's unacceptable that reducing gun violence seems to have fallen off the Senate's agenda. This cannot wait. The Senate must act - we have the power to enact change, but first we have to vote."

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"40 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and Washington barely seems to notice.

It's unacceptable that reducing gun violence seems to have fallen off the Senate's agenda. This cannot wait. The Senate must act - we have the power to enact change, but first we have to vote."

"Legislation to enhance background checks has already passed through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. It would save lives. But Senator McConnell simply refuses to call a Senate vote. A shameful abdication of responsibility amidst a national crisis."

@SenatorDurbin

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