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Senate roll call 217 · 109th Congress · Jul 29, 2005

To expand the definition of armor piercing ammunition and for other purposes.

On Jul 29, 2005, the Senate voted 31–64 on “On the Amendment” (S 397). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 30–13, 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 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
31
No
64
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 29, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 13 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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