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Senate roll call 111 · 106th Congress · May 12, 1999

To regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows.

On May 12, 1999, the Senate voted 51–47 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 254). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–6, Democrats 2–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
51
No
47
Did not vote
4
Date
May 12, 1999

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 41 no · 3 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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