And below that, we break down what gun-control measures Congress probably won't enact anytime soon. They voted to strengthen existing background checks: The most recent change to background checks came in 1993, when Congress instituted a federal background check system. It passed a measure that indicates that the CDC can research gun violence but said nothing about gun control. Advocates for the latter said they appreciate the small step toward opening up federal research on guns but called this a largely symbolic step that won't change much. Expand background checks: People who buy guns at gun shows and online can get around having to go through a background check.

Source: Washington Post March 23, 2018 17:26 UTC