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Harold Eugene Ford on Guns

DemocratTN

Guns12 votes · 18.5/100 consistent
Gun restrictionsGun rights

22 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Guns. 12 of them counted toward the score above: 3 toward “Gun rights” and 9 toward “Gun restrictions”.

The other 10 did not count: 9 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1996-03-22Gun Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration Act — H.R.125 BY CHAPMAN (D-TX) -- GUN CRIME ENFORCEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT RESTORATION ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 125, TO REPEAL THE BAN ON SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS AND THE BAN ON LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEED DEVICES.)H.R. 125 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayGun restrictions
1996-03-22Providing for the consideration of H.R.125, Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration Act — H.RES.388 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 125 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 388, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 125 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 388 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1996-03-13H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS TO ONE YEAR A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENTS, NON-FELONY CAUSES, FELONY FIREARM USE, AND THE USE OF "ARMOR PIERCING" AMMUNITION; STRIKES PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, AND COMMON CARRIER INFORMATION; STRIKES THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTORY EXCLUSIONARY RULE FOR ADMITTING IN COURT CERTAIN EVIDENCE GATHERED BY WIRETAPS; STRIKES PROVISIONS ALLOWING ALIENS TO BE EXCLUDED OR DENIED ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES BASED ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN A SUSPECTED OR KNOWN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION; AND STRIKES LANGUAGE REQUIRING TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO ALLOW FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ACCESS TO BILLING RECORDS, AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.)H.R. 2703 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1994-07-20CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM MOTION THAT INSTRUCTS HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE SECTION 2405 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, PROVIDING MANDATORY PRISON TERMS FOR USE, POSSESSION, OR CARRYING OF A FIREARM OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE DURING A STATE CRIME OF VIOLENCE OR STATE DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESNayDirection not readable
1993-11-22BRADY HANDGUN BILL — H.R.1025 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE REFORM ACT OF 1993 (PUB. L. 103-159, APPROVED 11/30/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · AGREEING TO CONFERENCEREPORTDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1993-11-22AGREEING TO THE REQUEST OF THE SENATE FOR A CONFERENCE ON H.R. 1025; BRADY HANDGUN PROTECTION ACT — H.RES.322 BY DERRICK (D-SC) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1025 (HOUSE AGREED TO H.RES. 322, AGREEING TO THE REQUEST OF THE SENATE FOR A CONFERENCE ON H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARMS; AND WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(B) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ON THE LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 22, 1993, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OR DISPOSITION OF A CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY THAT BILL.)H.Res. 322 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-20VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 — H.R.1133 BY SCHROEDER (D-CO) -- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FIREARM PREVENTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1133, AMENDED, TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AND CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN.)H.R. 1133 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaGun restrictions
1993-11-20PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS OR AMMUNITION BY A JUVENILE — H.R.3098 BY GLICKMAN (D-KS) -- YOUTH HANDGUN SAFETY ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3098, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION BY, OR THE PRIVATE TRANSFER OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION TO, A JUVENILE.)H.R. 3098 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaGun restrictions
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On PassageYeaGun restrictions
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHIFF MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK OF A PROSPECTIVE HANDGUN TRANSFEREE; OR ENSURE THAT THE COSTS OF THE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE FULLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayGun restrictions
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND TRANSFER OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS AND REQUIRES DEALERS TO REPORT MULTIPLE FIREARM PURCHASES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayGun restrictions
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENT REGARDING ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS; DRUG ABUSERS DRIVERS LICENSES REVOCATION; PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MILITARY MEDALS; ACCESS TO SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAMS FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS; DRUG-RELATED EMERGENCY AREAS; MULTIPLE FIREARM PURCHASES; STUDIES OF ALCOHOL RELATED CRIMES; STUDY OF DRAGON BREATH INCENDIARY AMMUNITION; GRANTS FOR IMPROVED RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COMMISSSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT TO TERRORIST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; INCLUSION OF DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT AS A GOAL OF THE NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY; HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS PROGRAM; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CAUSES OF THE DEMAND FOR DRUGS; INSURANCE FRAUD; TRANSFER OF JUSTICE FORFEITURE FUNDS SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS; JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES OF PROGRAMS UNDER THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR; TRANSFER OF FORFEITED PROPERTY FOR RECREATIONAL AREAS; TRAUMA CENTERS CARE; THE IRWIN RUTMAN RETIRED SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFIT PROGRAM; PENALTIES FOR TERRORIST-RELATED OFFENSES; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM; ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT; STATE THEFT PREVENTION DECAL PROGRAM; GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT CLARIFICATION; AND GAMBLING ON U.S.-FLAG PASSENGER VESSELS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOCYeaDirection not readable
1991-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE STAGGERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ESTABLISH A TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR DEALERS OF FIREARMS TO CALL FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK ON PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OF HANDGUNS; PROVIDE THAT IF, AFTER 24 HOURS THAT INFORMATION CANNOT BE OBTAINED, THE SALE MAY BE COMPLETED; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO CONFIRM THAT THE CALLER OF THE TOLL FREE NUMBER IS A LICENSED SELLER; PROVIDE THAT PROSPECTIVE BUYERS REJECTED FROM PURCHASING A HANDGUN MAY REQUEST THE REASONS FOR SAME FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST REPLY WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE REQUEST; PROVIDE THAT A SELLER'S LICENSE MAY BE REVOKED, SUSPENDED FOR SIX MONTHS, OR THAT THE SELLER MAY BE FINED $5,000 IF THE SELLER KNOWINGLY FAILS TO CALL, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS RECORDS THAT THE PURCHASER WAS PROHIBITED FROM PURCHASING THE GUN; AND PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE PENALTIES, INCLUDING IN THE CASES WHERE TELEPHONE SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE OR IMPAIRED; WHERE STATES ALREADY HAVE TOLL FREE RECORD CHECKS OR OTHER BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE APPROVED THE SALE; WHEN THE BUYER HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS TO BUY A RESTRICTED FIREARM; AND WHEN THE BUYER HAS A STATE OR LOCAL PERMIT TO PURCHASE AND/OR CARRY A FIREARM.)H.R. 7 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayGun restrictions
1987-12-08TO AMEND HR 3100, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO FURNISH WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION TO GUATEMALA.H.R. 3100 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-04-10TO ADOPT HR 4332, A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 44 OF TITLE 18, US CODE (THE 1968 GUN CONTROL ACT.)H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressNayGun restrictions
1986-04-10TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO PERMIT INTERSTATE SALES OF RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS, PERMIT INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF ALL FIREARMS, LESSEN RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS TRANSACTIONS, RESTRICT FEDERAL AGENTS TO ONE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF A GUN DEALER'S BUSINESS EACH YEAR, DEREGULATE AMMUNITION SALES, RESTRICT FORFEITURE OF FIREARMS IN CERTAIN CASES, AND PERMIT PARDONED CONVICTED FELONS TO OWN FIREARMS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaGun rights
1986-04-09TO ADOPT H RES 403, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4332, A BILL TO AMEND THE 1968 GUN CONTROL ACT WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-17MOTION TO SUPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 3132 WHICH REGULATES THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, AND SALE OF ARMOR-PIERCING AMMUNITION. A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY REQUIRED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3132 · 99th CongressYeaGun restrictions
1981-11-18TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, WHICH SOUGHT TO REDUCE ALL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE BILL BY 5%. THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THERETO SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 2% FUNDING FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, EXCEPTING SPARE PARTS, REPAIR PARTS OR AMMUNITION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-29TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 307 AND CONCUR WITH TWO AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING FOR A DIVISION BETWEEN 1981 AND 1980 IN TERMS OF THE BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE FIRST AMENDMENT INSISTS ON THE HOUSE PASSED VERSION OF THE 1981 RESOLUTION; THE SECOND AMENDMENT REGARDS THE 1980 SUPPLEMENTALS AND RECONCILIATION FOR 1980 AND 1981 FOR WHICH THERE IS BASICALLY NO CONFERENCE DISAGREEMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-07TO AMEND H.R. 12930 BY RESTORING A $4.2 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, AND BY STRIKING LANGUAGE BARRING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTERIZED FIREARM REGULATION.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressNayGun rights
1975-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 6844, A BILL TO AMEND THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT, BY INCLUDING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LABELING WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.H.R. 6844 · 94th CongressNayGun rights

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Gun restrictions / Gun rights axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.