NEW : The NRA has said increased checks are nothing more than an attempt to create a national gun registry , a move the group vehemently opposes . President Chuck Schumer urges the The Senate Judiciary Committee and House to vote on gun measures . NRA approves a new assault weapons ban on a party-line vote . It now goes to the full Senate for consideration . It is expected to eventually be defeated because of House opposition .
NEW : President Chuck Schumer urges the The Senate Judiciary Committee and House to vote on gun measures . NRA approves a new assault weapons ban on a party-line vote . It now goes to the full Senate for consideration . It is expected to eventually be defeated because of House opposition .