Several gun-control measures failed in the US Senate this week. The proposals included a narrowly-tailored compromise that had previously been put forth by Texas U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last December. In the wake of the Orlando mass shooting, Senator Cornyn decided to try again, reports The Houston Chronicle.
Cornyn's plan, would have required law enforcement to be alerted when a suspected terrorist tried to buy a gun. A 72-hour delay would be put on the gun purchase in such an event. During that time, federal authorities would be able to seek a judge’s order to block or possibly arrest the gun purchaser.
Despite being backed by the NRA and the Texas State Rifle Association PAC, the measure failed. Cornyn’s plan is seen as a Republican alternative to an unsuccessful Democratic proposal offered by Sen. Diane Feinstein of California.