GiftOutline Gift Article When were you born? In Congress, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has promised quick action on House-passed legislation, one to strengthen background checks and another to extend the time federal investigators have to perform background checks from three days to 10 days. I do. But in the 50-50 Senate, at least 10 Republicans need to vote to end the debate on the legislation along with every Democrat  an uphill battle for these bills.
The government is trying to shut down a 50-50 Senate.
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