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Senate roll call 214 · 109th Congress · Jul 29, 2005

To protect the rights of children who are victimized by crime to secure compensation from those who participate in the arming of criminals.

On Jul 29, 2005, the Senate voted 72–26 on “On the Amendment” (S 397). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–2, Democrats 20–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
72
No
26
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 29, 2005

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 23 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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