Reid Pulls Gun Legislation From Senate

After getting his head handed to him

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Thursday he was setting aside proposed gun legislation for now following the defeat a day earlier of major provisions sought by President Barack Obama and Democrats in the aftermath of the Newtown school massacre.

Reid said he and Obama agreed it was time for a "pause" to let negotiations continue.

At the same time, Reid criticized Republicans for orchestrating the failure of a proposal to expand background checks on gun buyers, which is a top priority of Obama and Democrats.

"This debate is not over," the Nevada Democrat said on the Senate floor.