Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Attempt to Advance Assault Weapons Ban

The proposed legislation, criticized by the NRA as an 'attack on the Constitution', would prohibit at least 205 different firearms.

Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, attempted to advance an assault weapons ban in response to the increasing number of mass shootings in the U.S.
The proposed ban would prohibit the purchase of semiautomatic rifles with certain features and high-capacity magazines.
Republicans, including Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso, blocked the motion, arguing it infringes on Americans' constitutional right to own firearms.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has also criticized the proposal, labeling it an 'attack on the Constitution itself'.
The proposed legislation would prohibit at least 205 different firearms, according to Breitbart.