One Democratic House lawmaker joined nearly all Republicans in voting against a bill that would expand background checks on guns in the latest gun-control bill pushed by House Democrats and the White House. The bill, called the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, passed 227–203, receiving eight Republican votes. Five Republicans co-sponsored the bill along with several Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he will attempt to get senators to vote on the measure. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was the lone Democrat to vote with the vast majority of Republicans. In a statement, Golden stated that “we need to strictly enforce the laws we have in place” as well as provide money and staffing to the federal background check system. “Many of my constituents have a proud tradition of responsible gun ownership,” Golden said. The eight Republicans who voted to pass the measure are Rep. Vern …