While the ban was a significant legislative victory for Senator Dianne Feinstein, it had enormous political consequences for Democrats -- and, critics say, little practical effect. While studies done by pro- and anti-gun groups as well as the Justice Department show conflicting results on whether the weapons ban has helped reduce crime, the political impact on Democrats and others who supported the bill are indisputable. At least 20 congressional Democrats who voted in favor of the bill, including House Speaker Tom Foley, went down to defeat in 1994.
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