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Senate roll call 756 · 92nd Congress · Aug 8, 1972

To amend S. 2507 so as to permit an owner of a sporting rifle or shotgun to transfer such gun directly to a member of his immediate family who resides in anothe

On Aug 8, 1972, the Senate voted 89–4 (S 2507). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–3, Republicans 40–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
89
No
4
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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