Sen. Harry Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms will n't get enough votes . She acknowledged that other provisions of a gun-control package might have a better chance of passing without the controversial assault weapons ban . Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a GOP majority . He says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Dianne Feinstein , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : Feinstein says she is disappointed , but she n't back down .
Sen. Harry Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms will n't get enough votes . Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a GOP majority . He says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Dianne Feinstein , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : Feinstein says she is disappointed , but she n't back down .