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H.R. 6842:
Second Amendment Enforcement Act
110th Congress

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See H.R. 6842 [110th] on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.

To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedSep 9, 2008
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeSep 10, 2008
Occurred: Amendments (1 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseSep 17, 2008
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President(did not occur)
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Nov 18, 2008: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1117 under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/17/2008.
Related:
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Votes:
Sep 17, 2008: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 266 Ayes, 152 Nays, 15 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

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Gun Owners of America
National Rifle Association
Violence Policy Center
Freedom States Alliance
National Council of Jewish Women
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

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