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Senate roll call 394 · 103rd Congress · Nov 20, 1993

A bill to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be

On Nov 20, 1993, the Senate voted 63–36 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 1025). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 47–8, Republicans 16–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Bill Passed
Yes
63
No
36
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 20, 1993

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1025: To provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearm.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to provide for a waiting period…: Senate Vote, Nov 20, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-394/a-bill-to-provide-for-a-waiting-period-before (accessed 2026-10-17).