Gun safety bill clears a hurdle in the Senate with support from 14 Republicans — including Mitch McConnell

Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnell was one of 14 Republican senators who voted in favor of the bill.

The gun safety bill, which includes federal support for states enforcing "red flag" laws, additional funding for mental health services, and closing the boyfriend loophole, required 60 votes to advance and will now be subject to debate.

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Fourteen Republicans voted to advance the bill.

• The bill's co-sponsor, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas
• Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky
• Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri
• Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina
• Sen. Shelley Capito of West Virginia
• Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
• Sen. Susan Collins of Maine
• Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa
• Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
• Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
• Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio
• Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah
• Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina
• Sen. Todd Young of Indiana

Kevin Cramer of North Dakota didn't vote because he didn't like the way the bill was written.

"Our colleagues have put together a package of popular steps that will help make these horrifying incidents less likely while fully respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens," McConnell said.

The Senate will debate the bill before a final vote takes place in the House.