The U.S. Senate voted against strengthening gun measures on Thursday, and three legislative body's three Latino senators explained their votes...

...Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who co-sponsored Feinstein's S.Amdt.2910, defended his amendment votes in favor enhancing gun regulation. On Thursday, Menendez said the 24 hours following the San Bernardino shooting saw dozens of politicians offering their "thoughts and prayers" but have not provided action.

"While my heart breaks for the victims and their families, we need less talk and more action from those of us in Washington. As of today, there have been more mass shootings than there have been days in the year. Let's stop pretending that this level of carnage is something we must live with. Let's stop pretending this is inevitable. And let's stop just pretending we can't do anything about it," said Menendez.

Menendez said, currently, it is too easy for an individual to obtain an assault weapon. He added that Thursday's gun amendments were "common sense" measures but yet Republicans voted against it.

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