Republican senator blocks passage of bill banning bump stocks

The transcript discusses the legislative efforts to restore a ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that increases the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons. Senate Democrats, led by Senator Martin Heinrich, attempted to pass legislation using unanimous consent, but were blocked by Republican Senator Pete Ricketts. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the bill's intent to maintain the status quo, while Republican Senator Susan Collins co-sponsored the bill following a Supreme Court ruling. President Biden has urged Congress to pass the ban, which was initially a response to the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.

What was President Biden's stance on the ban on bump stocks?

What event prompted the original ban on bump stocks in 2017?