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House roll call 77 · 102nd Congress · May 8, 1991

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 7, brady handgun violence prevention act

On May 8, 1991, the House voted 405–16 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 144). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 252–5, Republicans 152–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
405
No
16
Did not vote
20
Date
May 8, 1991

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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