Amendment106th Congress
Amendment sought to require individuals who wish to purchase firearms at a gun show to submit to a background check before they are able to complete their purchase; and require a three business day period for completion of the background check.
- Amendment Number
- 216
- Description
- Amendment sought to require individuals who wish to purchase firearms at a gun show to submit to a background check before they are able to complete their purchase; and require a three business day period for completion of the background check.
- Purpose
- An amendment no. 2 and printed in part B of H. Rept. 106-186 to regulate firearms transfers at gun shows and require criminal background checks to prevent the sale of guns to minors and felons.
- Congress
- 106
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Jun 18, 1999
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 235 (Roll no. 235).
- Latest Action Time
- 01:24:02
- Submitted Date
- Jun 18, 1999
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Aug 15, 2021