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Senate roll call 487 · 108th Congress · Mar 2, 2004

To expand the definition of armor piercing ammunition and to require the Attorney General to promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against

On Mar 2, 2004, the Senate voted 34–63 on “On the Amendment” (S 1805). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–49, Democrats 33–13, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
34
No
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 2, 2004

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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