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Tim Walz: “We're not getting a vote because it would pass.”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Gov. Tim Walz hosts debate on gun violence

Published | Video Starts at 13:18

That's all we're asking, just to vote. We're not getting a vote. And I think all of you in here need to recognize why we're not getting a vote. We're not getting a vote because it would pass. That's why we're not getting a vote. It would pass because members know that these are common sense solutions. So I ask, as you hear Today to try and further this conversation. (13:18–13:21)

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Asserts that a vote on limiting certain firearms is not being held because it would pass.

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