The bill, H.R. 8 expands background checks for individuals planning to purchase or transfer firearms. H.R. 8, also titled the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 , passed in a 227–203 vote.

The House on Thursday also passed another bill, called the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, in a 219-210 vote. Only a pair of Republicans, Smith and Fitzpatrick, supported the legislation.

Schumer vows votes on background checks, voting rights after break by Jordain Carney - 03/25/21 11:08 AM ET. by Jordain Carney - 03/25/21 11:08 AM ET.

McCain gets a warm reception at a town hall outside of Tucson, with many thanking him for his vote in favor of background checks. IE 11 is not supported.

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is pushing for the Senate to take up gun background check legislation in the wake of Friday’s deadly mass shooting in Virginia. “It’s time ...