Dianne Feinstein, D-California, to update the 1994 assault weapons ban that expired a decade later appeared headed for approval despite strong opposition by Republicans.

CNN: Senate panel agrees to new legislation on guns

The weapons ban, which would update a similar 1994 law that expired a decade later, already has been dropped, though Reid, D-Nevada, has promised a floor vote on it as an amendment to the package.

CNN: Reid to force a vote Thursday on debating gun proposals

Dianne Feinstein, D-California, has said she will introduce legislation to reinstate the assault weapons ban that expired in 2004.

CNN: Obama: Proposals to address gun violence due by January