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Senate roll call 438 · 106th Congress · Apr 6, 2000

To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to reduce gun violence in America.

On Apr 6, 2000, the Senate voted 53–47 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 101). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 9–46, Democrats 44–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
53
No
47
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 6, 2000

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 46 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 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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