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Senate roll call 514 · 105th Congress · Jul 21, 1998

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to improve the safety of handguns.

On Jul 21, 1998, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2260). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–3, Democrats 9–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
61
No
39
Date
Jul 21, 1998

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 3 no
  • Democrats9 yes · 36 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-514/to-amend-chapter-44-of-title-18-united-states (accessed 2026-10-17).

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