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Senate roll call 489 · 108th Congress · Mar 2, 2004

A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition

On Mar 2, 2004, the Senate voted 8–90 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1805). Result: Bill Defeated. By party: Republicans 3–48, Democrats 5–41, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Bill Defeated
Yes
8
No
90
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 2, 2004

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 48 no
  • Democrats5 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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