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Senate roll call 141 · 99th Congress · Jul 9, 1985

To table the inouye, hi) amendment to S 49, to apply a waiting period between the sale and delivery of a handgun.

On Jul 9, 1985, the Senate voted 71–23 (S 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–5, Democrats 25–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
71
No
23
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 18 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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