GOOD FOR HIM: Sen. Mike Lee blocks bill that would ban publication of plans for 3D printed guns.

Senator Mike Lee of Utah blocked an effort to ban the publication of blueprints for 3D printed guns online.

The Hill reports Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, tried to pass a bill that makes it illegal to intentionally publish a file that allows a 3D printer to produce a firearm and sought to do so by unanimous consent.

Unanimous consent is a rule that allows a Senator to set aside rules or procedures to expedite a process. If no Senator objects then the action is allowed, however if any one senator objects the request is rejected.

On Tuesday it was Mike Lee who voiced the objection to Nelson’s request. He said while he had only just recently reviewed the legislation, he immediately saw language that gave him cause for concern.

Prior restraints are always bad.