Feinstein said she was `` disappointed '' with Reid 's decision , which he told her about in a private meeting on Monday . Sen. Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms wo n't get enough votes . Harry Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a Feinstein filibuster . Reid says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Reid , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : GOP says she is disappointed , but wo n't back down .
Sen. Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms wo n't get enough votes . Harry Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a Feinstein filibuster . Reid says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Reid , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : GOP says she is disappointed , but wo n't back down .