Kennedy, Schumer Reach Deal on Veterans' Gun Rights Amendment

Sen. Kennedy negotiated a deal with Sen. Schumer on an amendment allowing some veterans to keep firearms if finances are in conservatorship.

Amendment previously called a "poison pill" by Schumer; Kennedy now expects a vote after agreeing to modify language.

Kennedy says changes strengthen the amendment; has "no plans to withhold consent" now for appropriations bill to advance.

Schumer previously denied Kennedy a vote but now amendment will be reviewed by all senators before floor vote.

Some Democrats, especially Sen. Murphy, still oppose the amendment and may try to defeat it, fearing it could increase veterans' suicide rates.