57 members of the US Congress support lifiting DC's semi auto ban

[LAR-15]

H.R.6691
Title: To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
Sponsor: Rep Childers, Travis [MS-1] (introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (57)
Related Bills: H.R.1399
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. COSPONSORS(57), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)


Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] - 7/31/2008
Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] - 7/31/2008
Rep Berry, Marion [AR-1] - 7/31/2008
Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Boren, Dan [OK-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3] - 7/31/2008
Rep Boucher, Rick [VA-9] - 7/31/2008
Rep Boyd, Allen [FL-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Boyda, Nancy E. [KS-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] - 7/31/2008
Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] - 7/31/2008
Rep Cazayoux, Donald J., Jr. [LA-6] - 7/31/2008
Rep Chandler, Ben [KY-6] - 7/31/2008
Rep Cooper, Jim [TN-5] - 7/31/2008
Rep Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [AL-5] - 7/31/2008
Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] - 8/1/2008
Rep Davis, Artur [AL-7] - 7/31/2008
Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] - 7/31/2008
Rep Dingell, John D. [MI-15] - 7/31/2008
Rep Donnelly, Joe [IN-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Ellsworth, Brad [IN-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 8/1/2008
Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20] - 7/31/2008
Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] - 7/31/2008
Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] - 7/31/2008
Rep Hayes, Robin [NC-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] - 7/31/2008
Rep Hill, Baron P. [IN-9] - 7/31/2008
Rep Hodes, Paul W. [NH-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] - 7/31/2008
Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Kanjorski, Paul E. [PA-11] - 7/31/2008
Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] - 7/31/2008
Rep Mahoney, Tim [FL-16] - 7/31/2008
Rep Marshall, Jim [GA-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Matheson, Jim [UT-2] - 7/31/2008
Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] - 7/31/2008
Rep McNerney, Jerry [CA-11] - 7/31/2008
Rep Melancon, Charlie [LA-3] - 7/31/2008
Rep Mitchell, Harry E. [AZ-5] - 8/1/2008
Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 7/31/2008
Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 7/31/2008
Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 8/1/2008
Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4] - 7/31/2008
Rep Salazar, John T. [CO-3] - 7/31/2008
Rep Sali, Bill [ID-1] - 7/31/2008
Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 8/1/2008
Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 7/31/2008
Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 7/31/2008
Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11] - 7/31/2008
Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 7/31/2008
Rep Space, Zachary T. [OH-18] - 7/31/2008
Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] - 7/31/2008
Rep Tanner, John S. [TN-8] - 7/31/2008
Rep Walberg, Timothy [MI-7] - 7/31/2008
Rep Walz, Timothy J. [MN-1] - 7/31/2008

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[damien]

That's it? I think we need another two hundred.

 

[amprecon]

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

The ban is illegal, what more needs to be said. Where's the ACLU on this? Why isn't the Mayor in jail or indicted for civil rights violations? What the heck is going on there? Why hasn't Congress started an investigation?

The ban violates the rights of all, maybe if some minorities started complaining somebody might take notice.

 

[LAR-15]

These are Democrats (most of them)

This is a Democrat/NRA bill that was hashed out with the leadership (Pelosi)

I believe it repeals the ban on guns holding over 12 rounds

 

[damien]

Oh noes. The Democrats will get street cred on the gun control issue as being "reasonable"! Oh well, I guess we will take it anyway.

 

[yokel]

Is there an infinitesimal chance that this legislation will ever be sent to Bush's desk?

 

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

Where's the ACLU on this?

You didn't really fall for the ACLU's ruse about actually being for the preservation of Constitutional Rights did you?

 

[amprecon]

Nope, just being blatantly facetious as they are blatantly full of shizznat.

 

[dalepres]

Don't forget that 50+ Senators and I don't remember how many members of the House - but more than half if I recall correctly - signed on in favor of Heller in a brief to the Supreme Court. While you may think this was a great sign, it was a complete abrogation of their responsibilities. Their obligation under their oaths, if they thought the law in DC was wrong, was to write a law overturning the DC law. As it is, the Supreme Court upheld Heller, for the most part, and overturned the law in DC.

Now only 57 members of the House, so far, sign on to a law that basically re-affirms the ruling of the United States Supreme Court? Now, we know that Pelosi and Clinton would never sign onto such a thing but really, it is the obligation of the entire Congress to sign on to such a bill. 57 is a very disappointingly low number.

 

[dalepres]

The Democrats will get street credibility on the gun control issue as being "reasonable"!

I fixed it for you.

 

[RDak]

My guy John Dingell is, of course, on that list!!

He's a VERY unusual Democrat. A serious 2nd Amendment advocate for decades!! You guys name one other Democrat who has been as pro-gun as Dingell?

I'll bet you can't find one!!

As to the Bill - go get em' Congress!!

 

[Brett Bellmore]

You guys name one other Democrat who has been as pro-gun as Dingell?

Must be one; They didn't ALL vote for the '94 'assault weapon' ban.

 

[doc2rn]

Wouldn't you know it my rep Boyda did the right thing! She is getting my vote again!

 

[LAR-15]

Harold Volkmer?

 

[Mastiff]

My guy John Dingell is, of course, on that list!!

He's a VERY unusual Democrat. A serious 2nd Amendment advocate for decades!! You guys name one other Democrat who has been as pro-gun as Dingell?

I'll bet you can't find one!!

I think Russ Feingold is pretty good.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Feingold

In March 2004, he explained his position in a speech on the Senate floor:
“ I have never accepted the proposition that the gun debate is a black and white issue, a matter of 'you're with us, or you're against us.' Instead, I have followed what I believe is a moderate course, faithful to the Constitution and to the realities of modern society. I believe that the Second Amendment was not an afterthought, that it has meaning today and must be respected. I support the right to bear arms for lawful purposes — for hunting and sport and for self-protection. Millions of Americans own firearms legally and we should not take action that tells them that they are second-class citizens or that their constitutional rights are under attack. At the same time, there are actions we can and should take to protect public safety that do not infringe on constitutional rights."

 

[Duke Junior]

Ohio's Governor Ted Strickland is a very pro-gun Democrat.
Mr.Dingell has been around longer than anyone in either party,I grant you that.
He's got amazing staying power.Must be the U.P. weather!
Also Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska is excellent on gun issues

 

[raiden654]

thats a load of ****.what the hell is wrong with them pulling this **** on good ole americans.this is america and we should have semi auto guns if we want. btw how do i check responses to my threads

 

[KBintheSLC]

You guys name one other Democrat who has been as pro-gun as Dingell?

OK...

Rep Matheson, Jim [UT-2] - 7/31/2008

Jim has been pretty good for a Democrat.

 

[mike101]

How many times is this damned DC gun ban going to have to be redecided in court?

 

[Drgong]

Actually, this is 57 members who are signed up for it as sponcers, the support is much stronger.

 

[Phil DeGraves]

I think it is more telling where all these reps are from.
Only 1 from NY out of how many?, none from Mass., none from NJ, only 2 from Calif. out of how many?
All you have are reps that are representing their constituents from Texas, NH, Penn. and other conservative areas. Only 57? No surprises here, only disappointments.

 

[John H]

As was mentioned, this is just sponsorship. The support is stronger than these numbers.

For example, Ron Paul isn't on there, but you can be certain if it comes up for a vote he will favor the repeal.

 

[Prof. A. Wickwire]

Phil DeGraves wrote...

I think it is more telling where all these reps are from.
Only 1 from NY out of how many?

Yeah, but that one, Rep Kirsten E. Gillibrand [NY-20], is my representative.

Good to see that Rep Gillibrand knows who she works for.

Sincerely,

Prof. A. Wickwire

 

[dalepres]

If I remember correctly, Pelosi has already said it won't come up for a vote.

 

[LAR-15]

She said THE OPPOSITE

This will come up for a vote