The bill, S. 1805, has broad bipartisan support. We will be considering a lot of amendments. We will debate those amendments, and we have the time agreements to see that they are considered fairly. This bill is bipartisan, with 10 Senators from the Democratic side of the aisle supporting it. The bill also has 45 Republican cosponsors.
William H. Frist: “The bill, S. 1805, has broad bipartisan support. We will be considering a lot of amendments. We will debate those…”
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Discussing the progress and bipartisan support for the gun liability bill S. 1805.
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