Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces backlash for past votes against gun control

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Susan Collins, a Republican senator from Maine, is under fire for her past votes against gun control measures after a deadly mass shooting in her state.P)..

It was the worst mass shooting in Maines history..

As our state mourns this horrific mass shooting, we appreciate the support weve received from across the country, including the call I received from President Biden offering assistance, she said..

According to Vote Smart, a nonpartisan non-profit that tracks candidates voting records, Collins has voted against several Senate amendments on gun control in her 26-year career as senator..

The Republican senator from Maine has also received funding and support from the National Rifle Association (NRA), the powerful gun rights lobby group..