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Senate roll call 216 · 109th Congress · Jul 29, 2005

To regulate the sale and possession of armor piercing ammunition, and for other purposes.

On Jul 29, 2005, the Senate voted 87–11 on “On the Amendment” (S 397). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 33–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
87
No
11
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 29, 2005

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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