It appears that the DC Voting Rights act (H.R.157/S.160) has been shelved, much to the chagrin of its supporters. It was approved in the Senate by a 61-37 margin, despite the inclusion of Senator Ensign’s amendment, which imposed enactment of the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. It seems the House isn’t having it.
If this situation seems familiar, that’s because Congress was forced to authorize the carry of firearms in national parks last month if they wanted the Credit Card Holder’s Bill of Rights to pass. This situation ruffled more than a few feathers, but it set up an interesting precedent. Essentially, if Congress wants to get a spendy bill passed in a timely matter, they’re going to have to make concessions to gun rights.
And frankly, the irony is just delicious.