Jun 20, 2016
Tester Statement on Murphy Gun Amendment Vote
Senator Jon Tester today issued the following statement after voting against Senator Murphy's gun amendment to the Commerce, Science, and Justice Appropriations bill:
"I support closing the background check loophole but this amendment went a step too far by making it illegal for family members to sell each other guns without a background check. In Montana, this practice is a strong part of our hunting heritage and western way of life. I will continue to support Senator Manchin's common-sense approach to closing the loophole, and I urge the Senate to take up that bipartisan legislation quickly."
Tester voted to close the background check loophole in 2013 and again in 2015.
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