US senators have struck a deal to propose legislation on gun control. 

The measures would include supporting stricter background checks for buyers under 21 and cracking down on illegal gun purchases.

The proposals are supported by ten Republicans, meaning they have the numbers to be voted into law.

Nine News senior US correspondent Amelia Adams told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings that it's only a tentative deal at this stage, but it is still a big step forward. 

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