Title: Authorizes the Attorney General to Delay Transfer of Firearms to Suspected Terrorists
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on an amendment to HR 2578 that authorizes the attorney general to delay transfer of firearms to a suspected terrorist for up to 3 days while seeking a court order to prevent the transfer.
NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.
Title: Authorizes the Attorney General to Delay Transfer of Firearms to Suspected Terrorists