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Senate roll call 142 · 99th Congress · Jul 9, 1985

To pass S 49, a bill to revise the gun control act of 1968, to ease licensing requirements for gun collectors, to remove the ban on interstate sales of guns, an

On Jul 9, 1985, the Senate voted 79–15 (S 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 30–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
79
No
15
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 13 no · 4 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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