The House passed two gun sale reform bills earlier this month.
Lawmakers grapple with gun laws in wake of two mass shootings
As the nation reels from two mass shootings in less than a week, Democratic senators have committed to passing gun control legislation, including an expansion of background check laws.
Senate Democrats say they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures.
Their pleas now come as the nation is rocked by yet a shooting in Colorado.
He has promised gun control efforts to stop "the epidemic of gun violence."
"As president, I am going to use all my resources at my disposal to keep the American people safe," Biden said.