Senate rejects gun-control measures after Orlando shooting

The U.S. Senate yesterday rejected four gun-control measures after last week's shooting massacre in Orlando, Fla.

The measures to expand background checks on gun buyers and curb gun sales to those on terrorism watch lists - two put forth by Democrats and two by Republicans - did not reach the 60 votes needed for passage in the 100-member chamber.

Gun-control efforts also failed after the mass shootings at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., in 2012 and a conference center in San Bernardino, Calif., last year.

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