difficult issues. everything needs 60 votes today. this is supposed to be a majority body. show some guts. >> a majority of senators found the guts to vote for a very mild-mannered expansion of background checks on purchases of guns in this country. but this w one of those days when a majority is not enough in the united states senate and democracy was, once again, denied. >> the vote -- the aye are 54, nays are 60. the amendment is not agreed to. >> mr. president -- >> shame on you! >> the order in the senate. the gallery will refrain from any comment. >> that voice from the speaking