Washington (CNN) -- As the Senate cleared the way for consideration of gun control measures for the first time in nearly 20 years, the path ahead for any gun control measure in the Republican-led House of Representatives is rocky and uncertain. Senate overcomes filibuster, clearing the way for debate on gun bill Family members of those killed in the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, spent three days shuffling from meeting to meeting with senators urging swift action. But across the Capitol, there is no sense of urgency as most rank and file House GOP members are taking a wait and see approach to moving any gun bill, while a bloc of Republicans members are solidly against considering new gun restrictions.
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There is no sense of urgency in the House about moving a gun control bill
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West Virginia Republican: The Senate proposal "has got problems"
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Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey has been calling GOP House members from his state
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NEW: A bipartisan duo in the House plans to introduce a background check bill next week
Unlike senators, many of whom represent diverse states that include urban and suburban constituencies pressing for new gun restrictions, House districts are more narrowly drawn along partisan lines, and the current House is dominated by members in reliably @placeholder seats who feel less pressure to act.
Senior House GOP aides caution that while the @placeholder may pass a bill soon, that doesn't necessarily mean the House will take up the proposal.