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House roll call 533 · 109th Congress · Oct 20, 2005

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

On Oct 20, 2005, the House voted 283–144 on “On Passage” (S 397). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–4, Democrats 59–140, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
283
No
144
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 20, 2005

By party

  • Republicans223 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 140 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: House Vote, Oct 20, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-533/protection-of-lawful-commerce-in-arms-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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