Where New York and New Jersey Lawmakers Stand on Gun Control
Republican congressmen in New Jersey have been under intense political pressure since the election of Donald Trump. Liberal constituents in several districts are challenging elected representatives on issues ranging from immigration to health care.
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., some residents are now taking legislators to task over gun policy.
They're using tools like the one below to see how legislators are voting on gun policy:
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Of the five Republicans who represent New Jersey in Congress, two are stepping down rather than face difficult re-election fights. The remaining three are facing public pressure to take action to restrict the sale of assault weapons.
Nearly 200 people protested at the district office of Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-Toms River) this week. Reps. Chris Smith and Leonard Lance are also under pressure to act. Smith, who has a D-plus rating from the NRA, says he's willing to re-instate the Brady Bill.
Alternatively, Lance has an A-rating from the NRA. He is calling on U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan to put a background check bill up for a vote.
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