Politics & Government

NH House Rejects Expanded Gun Background Checks

The final vote was 242-118.

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted Wednesday to kill a bill aimed at expanding background checks for gun purchases.

According to the Associated Press, the bill was rejected by a 242-118 vote. If it had passed, it would have required private sellers like flea markets and gun shows to conduct background checks.

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