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Senate roll call 117 · 106th Congress · May 13, 1999

To make an amendment with respect to effective gun law enforcement, enhanced penalties, and facilitation of background checks at gun shows.

On May 13, 1999, the Senate voted 3–94 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 254). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 0–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
3
No
94
Did not vote
5
Date
May 13, 1999

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 52 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 42 no · 4 didn’t vote

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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