Most Americans support stronger gun laws — laws that would reduce deaths. But Republicans in Congress stand in the way. They fear alienating their primary voters and the National Rifle Association.

Below are the top 10 career recipients of N.R.A. funding – through donations or spending to benefit the candidate – among both current House and Senate members, along with their statements about the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Tex. These representatives have a lot to say about it. All the while, they refuse to do anything to avoid the next massacre.

Senate 1. Richard Burr

N.C. “Praying for those affected in today’s unspeakable tragedy at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX.” $6,986,620 from the N.R.A. 2. Roy Blunt

Mo. “My prayers are with the victims of the heartbreaking tragedy in Sutherland Springs, their families, & the First Baptist Church congregation.” $4,551,146 from the N.R.A. 3. Thom Tillis

N.C. “My prayers are with the First Baptist Church and the community of Sutherland Springs, TX. What a horrific tragedy.” $4,418,012 from the N.R.A. 4. Cory Gardner

Co. “Our hearts are with the people of Sutherland Springs, TX during this tragedy & thank you to our first responders & emergency personnel.” $3,879,064 from the N.R.A. 5. Marco Rubio

Fla. “We pray for the Sutherland Springs community in this difficult time. So incredibly thankful to first responders.” $3,303,355 from the N.R.A. 6. Joni Ernst

Iowa No statement released yet. $3,124,273 from the N.R.A. 7. Rob Portman

Ohio “Jane & I are devastated by the news out of Sutherland Springs, Texas. We send our prayers to that community & first responders at the scene.” $3,061,941 from the N.R.A. 8. Todd Young

Ind. “Heartbroken by the news out of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Praying for the victims and their families.” $2,896,732 from the N.R.A. 9. Bill Cassidy

La. “Our prayers are with everyone affected by the tragic event in Sutherland Springs, Texas.” $2,861,047 from the N.R.A. 10. Tom Cotton

Ark. No statement released yet. $1,968,714 from the N.R.A.

House 1. French Hill

Ark. “We are praying for our Texas neighbors – for the victims and families of this tragic attack.” $1,089,477 from the N.R.A. 2. Ken Buck

Co. “Saddened to hear about the events in Sutherland Springs, Texas today. The victims and their families need our prayers.” $800,544 from the N.R.A. 3. David Young

Iowa No statement released yet. $707,662 from the N.R.A. 4. Mike Simpson

Idaho No statement released yet. $385,731 from the N.R.A. 5. Greg Gianforte

Mont. No statement released yet. $344,630 from the N.R.A. 6. Don Young

Alaska No statement released yet. $245,720 from the N.R.A. 7. Lloyd Smucker

Pa. “The people of Sutherland Springs, TX need our prayers and our support in this devastating time.” $221,736 from the N.R.A. 8. Bruce Poliquin

Maine “My heart goes out to everyone involved, the first-responders and the entire community.” $201,398 from the N.R.A. 9. Pete Sessions

Tex. “Heartbreaking news out of Sutherland, TX. Praying for all who were impacted by this horrific act of violence.” $158,111 from the N.R.A. 10. Barbara Comstock

Va. “Our Prayers are with the victims and their families and our gratitude to our law enforcement and first responders.” $137,232 from the N.R.A.

All of these representatives are Republican. The highest ranked Democrat in the House is Sanford Bishop, who ranks 41st in career donations from the N.R.A. Among the top 100 House recipients, 95 are Republican. In the Senate, the top two Democrats are Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who rank 52nd and 53rd — behind every Republican but Dan Sullivan of Alaska.