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Senate roll call 87 · 113th Congress · Mar 23, 2013

To create a point of order against legislation that would further restrict the right of law-abiding Americans to own a firearm.

On Mar 23, 2013, the Senate voted 50–49 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 8). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–46, Republicans 44–1, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result

Motion Rejected

Yes

50

No

49

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 23, 2013

From Voteview roll call records.