No clause in the constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give congress a power to disarm the people. Such a flagitious attempt could only be made under some general pretence by a state legislature. But if in any blind pursuit of inordinate power, either should attempt it, this amendment may be appealed to as a restraint on both.
William Rawle - offered the position of the first Attorney General of the United States, by President Washington
Who the leadership is, is less relevant than how the different committee chair positions shape up.
The GREATEST bill in the world could introduced, and it will get assigned to a committee. It could live or die right there. And then there is a second round of the same thing IF it ever gets to the next body.
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Well wrote state house rep and state senator about supporting this bill (for if/when) it gets to the senate. Will see what their responses are. Recommend everyone else doing the same.
If I'm recalling correctly the previous Senate Majority Leader was, at times, a thorn in the backsides of Michigan gun owners. While it is true legislation can advance or die in committee, the Senate Majority Leader or the House Speaker may influence the direction they would wish to see it go through the committee chair.
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what are the odds whats her nose will sign it?
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