Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in one of a series of nationwide protests against gun violence, in Washington, DC, the US, June 11 2022. Picture: JOSHUA ROBERTS/REUTERS
Ten Republicans signalled their support for the preliminary deal, indicating the measure potentially could advance to a vote on passage and overcome roadblocks by other Republicans who oppose most gun control measures. Schumer said that he wanted to move a bill quickly to a Senate vote once legislative details are worked out.
The agreement was announced a day after tens of thousands in Washington and at hundreds of other places across the US rallied to demand that legislators pass legislation aimed at curbing gun violence.
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