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The Tennessee Senate started its day with a big item on the agenda. They voted 21 to 9 to override the Governor's veto of the "guns in restaurants" bill.
The Senate received the measure after House members voted 69 to 27 yesterday to overturn the Governor's decision. The veto override garnered more support than the original bill, which passed 66 to 23.
The proposal allows handguns to be carried in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. Rep. Curry Todd, (R) Collierville, says "most of the states this has been in, Georgia for example, crime went down dramatically." Rep. Mike Turner, (D) Old Hickory, counters "some have said its worked other places, but I just think its potentially dangerous."
Governor Bredesen says he expected an override, but still believes guns and bars don't mix.
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