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Senate roll call 399 · 100th Congress · Dec 4, 1987

To table the thurmond, SC amendment to S 9, the omnibus veterans' benefits bill, which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of plastic handguns.

On Dec 4, 1987, the Senate voted 47–42 (S 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–35, Republicans 35–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

47

No

42

Did not vote

10

Date

Dec 4, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.