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Senate roll call 206 · 109th Congress · Jul 26, 2005

A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition

On Jul 26, 2005, the Senate voted 66–32 on “On the Cloture Motion” (S 397). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–1, Democrats 13–30, 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 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
66
No
32
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 26, 2005

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 30 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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