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  • 7/31/2019 Orrin Hatch - Votes Related to the 2nd Amendment

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    Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains.

    Congressional Summary:AMENDMENT PURPOSE: To ensure that law abiding

    Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked

    baggage.

    On page 37, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following: "Allowing Amtrak Passengers to SecurelyTransport Firearms on Passenger Trains.--None of amounts made available in the reserve fund

    authorized under this section may be used to provide financial assistance for the National RailroadPassenger Corporation (Amtrak) unless Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms

    in their checked baggage.

    Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Sen. ROGER WICKER (R, MS). This amendment aims to ensurethat gun owners and sportsmen are able to transport securely firearms aboard Amtrak trains in

    checked baggage, a practice that is done thousands of times a day at airports across the country. Iemphasize that this amendment deals with checked, secured baggage only. It would return Amtrak toa pre-9/11 practice. It does not deal with carry-on baggage. Unlike the airline industry, Amtrak does

    not allow the transport of firearms in checked bags. This means that sportsmen who wish to useAmtrak trains for hunting trips cannot do so because they are not allowed to check safely a firearm.

    Opponent's argument to vote No:Sen. FRANK LAUTENBERG (D, NJ): I object to this disruptiveamendment offered by the Senator from Mississippi. He wants to enable the carrying of weapons,guns, in checked baggage. One doesn't have to be very much concerned about what we are doing

    when they look at the history of attacks on railroads in Spain and the UK and such places. Thisamendment has no place here interrupting the budgetary procedure. The pending amendment is notgermane and, therefore, I raise a point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the

    Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

    Reference: Wicker Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.798 to S.Con.Res.13 ; vote number 2009-S145 on Apr 2, 2009

    Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership.

    Amendment SA 2774 to H.R. 2764, the Department of State's International Aid bill:

    To prohibit the use of funds by international organizations, agencies, and entities(including the United Nations) that require the registration of, or taxes guns owned by

    citizens of the United States.

    Proponents support voting YES because:

    Sen. VITTER: This is a straight funding limitation amendment. Many folks who haven't followed theproceedings on this in the U.N. may ask: What is this all about? Unfortunately, it is about an effort inthe United Nations to bring gun control to various countries through that international organization.Unfortunately, that has been an ongoing effort which poses a real threat, back to 1995. In 2001, theUN General Assembly adopted a program of action designed to infringe on second amendment rights.

    The Vitter amendment simply says we are not going to support any international organization thatrequires a registration of US citizens' guns or taxes US citizens' guns. If other folks in this Chamberthink that is not happening, that it is never going to happen, my reply is simple and straightforward:

    Great, then this language has no effect. It is no harm to pass it as a failsafe. It has no impact. But, infact, related efforts have been going on in the U.N. since at least 1995. I hope this can get very wide,bipartisan support, and I urge all my colleagues to support this very fundamental, straightforward

    amendment.

    No opponents spoke against the bill.

    Reference: Vitter Amendment to State Dept. Appropriations Bill; Bill S.Amdt. 2774 to H.R. 2764 ; vote number 2007-321 on Sep 6, 2007

    http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SC00013:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2009-S145.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SP2774:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2007-321.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2007-321.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SP2774:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2009-S145.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SC00013:
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    Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers.

    A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against

    manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for

    damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by

    others. Voting YES would:

    Exempt lawsuits brought against individuals who knowingly transfer a firearm that will be usedto commit a violent or drug-trafficking crime

    Exempt lawsuits against actions that result in death, physical injury or property damage duesolely to a product defect

    Call for the dismissal of all qualified civil liability actions pending on the date of enactment bythe court in which the action was brought

    Prohibit the manufacture, import, sale or delivery of armor piercing ammunition, and sets aminimum prison term of 15 years for violations

    Require all licensed importers, manufacturers and dealers who engage in the transfer ofhandguns to provide secure gun storage or safety devices

    Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; Bill S 397 ; vote number 2005-219 on Jul 29, 2005

    Voted NO on background checks at gun shows.

    Require background checks on all firearm sales at gun shows.

    Status: Amdt Agreed to Y)50; N)50; VP decided YESReference: Lautenberg Amdt #362; Bill S. 254 ; vote number 1999-134 on May 20, 1999

    Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows.

    Vote to table or kill a motion to require that all gun sales at gun shows be completed

    by federally licensed gun dealers. Also requires background checks to be completed

    on buyers and requires gun show promoters to register with the Treasury.Reference: Bill S.254 ; vote number 1999-111 on May 11, 1999

    Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks.

    Vote to table [kill] an amendment to make it unlawful for gun dealers to sell handguns

    without providing trigger locks. Violation of the law would result in civil penalties,

    such as suspension or revocation of the dealer's license, or a fine.Reference: Bill S 2260 ; vote number 1998-216 on Jul 21, 1998

    National cross-state standard for concealed carry.

    Hatch signed H.R.197&S.845

    Establishes a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun ordestructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed

    firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry aconcealed firearm in another state:

    http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN397:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2005-219.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d106:SN00254:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1999-134.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106:S.254:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1999-111.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c105:S.2260:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1998-216.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1998-216.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c105:S.2260:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1999-111.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106:S.254:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_1999-134.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d106:SN00254:http://www.ontheissues.org/SenateVote/Party_2005-219.htmhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN397:
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    Notwithstanding any law of any State, a person who is not prohibited by Federal law frompossessing a firearm and is carrying a valid license to carry a concealed firearm may carry in

    another State a concealed firearm.

    If such other State issues licenses to carry concealed firearms, the person may carry aconcealed firearm in the State under the same restrictions which apply in that State.

    If such other State does not issue licenses to carry concealed firearms, the person may notcarry a concealed firearm in a police station, in a courthouse, at a meeting of a governingbody, in a school, at an athletic event, in an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholicbeverages, or inside an airport, except to the extent expressly permitted by State law.

    Source: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act 09-HR197 on Jan 6, 2009

    Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases.

    Hatch co-sponsored Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

    Congressional Summary:Amends the federal criminal code to:

    allow licensed firearms dealers to sell or deliver any firearm (currently, rifles or shotguns) toany state if the licensee meets with the purchaser and the transaction complies with the laws of

    the state in which the transfer is conducted and the purchaser's state of residence; and

    eliminate the requirement that a licensee must conduct business at a gun show only in the state

    that is specified on the licensee's license.

    Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the sale of a firearm or ammunition between licensedfirearms dealers at any location in any state.

    Proponent's Comments (NRA-ILA, Oct. 14, 2011): This bill would remove several antiquated andunnecessary restrictions imposed on interstate firearms business since 1968:

    Virtually all interstate transfers directly between private citizens are banned; so are nearly allinterstate handgun sales by licensed dealers.

    Firearms dealers may only do business at their licensed premises or (since 1986) at gun

    shows in their own state. Dealers may not even transfer firearms to one another face to face, away from their business

    premises.

    Source: HR58/S1691 11-H0058 on Oct 12, 2011

    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC.

    Hatch co-sponsored banning gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC

    Nothing in any provision of law shall authorize the Mayor, or any governmental authority ofthe District of Columbia, to prohibit possessing firearms by a person who is allowed to possess

    firearms under federal law. Denies the District any authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the

    private ownership or use of firearms.

    Repeals the ban on semiautomatic weapons. Repeals the District's registration requirement for possession of firearms.

    Repeals the trigger lock law. Maintains the current ban on the possession and control of a sawed-off shotgun, machine gun,

    or short-barreled rifle.

    Eliminates criminal penalties for possessing an unregistered firearm. Specifies exceptions to the prohibition against carrying concealed weapons in the District.

    http://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_09-HR197.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_11-H0058.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_11-H0058.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_09-HR197.htm
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    Source: D.C. Personal Protection Act (H.R.1399/S.1001) 2007-S1001 on Mar 27, 2007

    Allow firearms in National Parks.

    Hatch co-sponsored allowing firearms in National Parks

    Bars the promulgation or enforcement of any regulation that prohibits an individual frompossessing a firearm, including an assembled or functional firearm, in any unit of the National

    Park System or the National Wildlife Refuge System if:

    1. the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm; and2. the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of state in which the unit is

    located.

    Source: Protecting Americans from Violent Crime Act (S.2619&HR.5434) 2008-S2619 on Feb 8, 2008

    Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where

    legal.

    Hatch signed Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

    Amends the federal criminal code to provide for reciprocity for the carrying of certainconcealed firearms in different states by persons who are not prohibited by federal law

    from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm and who are:

    3. carrying a valid state license or permit for carrying a concealed firearm; or4. otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence.

    Source: S.371&HR1620 2009-S371 on Feb 3, 2009

    http://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2007-S1001.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2008-S2619.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2009-S371.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2009-S371.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2008-S2619.htmhttp://www.ontheissues.org/Notebook/Note_2007-S1001.htm