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Senate roll call 140 · 99th Congress · Jul 9, 1985

To table the mathias, MD) amendment to S 49, to retain inspection of gun dealers without prior warning.

On Jul 9, 1985, the Senate voted 76–18 (S 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–4, Democrats 29–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
76
No
18
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 49: A bill to protect firearm owners' constitutional rights, civil liberties, and rights to privacy.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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