House approves a vote to reinstate the the assault weapon ban.

House approves a vote to reinstate the the assault weapon ban.

A major win for the left following the failure of the party's leaders were unable to win the required votes.

A gun debate, which was passed 217-213, is the first time in more than three decades.

legislators have tried to reinstate the ban that expired long ago for semiautomatic firearms. This is an important issue for the party.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it a vital move in our ongoing battle against the growing increase in gun violence across our country.

Certain members were more vocal They blamed liberal Democrats who resisted the police agreement.

Jacobs later told reporters that Republican leadership asked him whether he'd be willing to flip his vote.

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