Fifteen Republican senators joined Democrats in passing the biggest gun safety package in three decades, delivering a rare moment of bipartisanship on a politically divisive issue and a much-needed win for President Joe Biden. The bill's passage was a massive shift in a Republican Party that has always been a firewall against any attempts to restrict gun rights. But the gun deal's lead GOP negotiator, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, said the legislation saves lives without infringing upon Second Amendment rights. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the lead negotiator for the Democrats, has been fighting for reform since the mass shooting at Newtown elementary school in December 2012. Survivors of that tragedy and gun safety advocates were in the gallery Thursday night to watch the vote. For more on the historic bill and where it goes from here, click on the link in our bio. 📸: Patrick Semansky, @apnews; USA TODAY graphic