New poll: 93% of Americans support gun background checks

A new poll by Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday found that 72 percent of voters say Congress needs to do more to reduce gun violence, including half of Republicans, 93 percent of Democrats and 75 percent of independents.

Here is what else pollsters found about support for specific gun policy proposals:

Universal background checks: 93 percent support, 6 percent oppose

Requiring a license to purchase a gun: 82 percent support, 16 percent oppose

"Red flag" laws: 80 percent support, 15 percent oppose

Ban on assault weapons: 60 percent support, 36 percent oppose

Mandatory buyback of assault weapons: 46 percent support, 49 percent oppose