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Senate roll call 139 · 99th Congress · Jul 9, 1985

To table the kennedy, ma) amendment to S 49, a bill protecting firearms owners' consitutional rights to bear arm to continue the prohibition on interstate handg

On Jul 9, 1985, the Senate voted 69–26 (S 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 24–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
69
No
26
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 49: A bill to protect firearm owners' constitutional rights, civil liberties, and rights to privacy.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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