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Senate roll call 97 · 113th Congress · Apr 17, 2013

To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Backg

On Apr 17, 2013, the Senate voted 54–46 on “On the Amendment” (S 649). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 48–5, Republicans 4–41, Independents 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

54

No

46

Did not vote

5

Date

Apr 17, 2013

From Voteview roll call records.