S. 49 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986
A bill to protect firearm owners' constitutional rights, civil liberties, and rights to privacy.
S. 49 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 1985, sponsored by James McClure. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 1985
- Policy area
- Civil rights
- Public law
- Public Law 99-308
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 1985
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawMay 19, 1986
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To table the kennedy, ma) amendment to S 49, a bill protecting firearms owners' consitutional rights to bear…Senate · Jul 9, 1985
- To table the mathias, MD) amendment to S 49, to retain inspection of gun dealers without prior warning.Senate · Jul 9, 1985
- To table the inouye, hi) amendment to S 49, to apply a waiting period between the sale and delivery of a…Senate · Jul 9, 1985
- To pass S 49, a bill to revise the gun control act of 1968, to ease licensing requirements for gun…Senate · Jul 9, 1985
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