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Senate roll call 538 · 105th Congress · Jul 28, 1998

To ban the importation of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

On Jul 28, 1998, the Senate voted 54–44 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2312). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–5, Democrats 5–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
54
No
44
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 28, 1998

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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