The 11 House Dems from Trump districts who support assault weapons ban
Two mass shootings last weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that left 31 people dead have revamped debate about gun control measures in Congress.
While Democrats widely agree on several reforms, including implementing universal background checks and capping the size of magazines, the party remains divided on the viability of banning assault rifles, the types of weapons that have been used in several high-profile mass shootings, including the two last week.
{mosads}The opposition largely comes from moderate Democrats in swing district with constituents who may be uneasy banning specific weapons, but who may voice support for other measures to curtail gun violence.
Legislation that was introduced in the House in February to outlaw assault rifles currently has 196 cosponsors, all of whom are Democrats.
Here are the 11 Democrats representing districts President Trump won in 2016 who back the measure:
Rep. Matt Cartwright (Pa.)
Rep. Angie Craig (Minn.)
Rep. Antonio Delgado (N.Y.)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) **
Rep. Lucy McBath (Ga.)
Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.)
Rep. David Loebsack (Iowa) *
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (N.Y.)
Rep. Chris Pappas (N.H.) **
Rep. Max Rose (N.Y.)
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (N.J.)
* Not seeking reelection in 2020
** Cosponsored the legislation after last weekend’s shootings
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