105th Congress > House > Vote 649

Date: February 24, 1998

Result: 350-59 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 18

Vote Subject Matter: Civil Liberties / Domestic Social Policy

Sponsor: MYRICK, Sue (R-NC)

Bill number: HR424

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.

Bill summary: Amends Federal criminal code provisions prescribing mandatory additional sentences for use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Requires additional sentences of: (1) 10 years for possessing a firearm (current law requires 5 years for using or carrying a firearm), 15 years for brandishing a firearm, and 20 years for discharging a firearm during and in relation to any such crime; and (2) 20 years, 25 years, and 30 years for second or subsequent convictions of such offenses, respectively.

Bill titles: To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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