On Passage · Thursday, March 11, 2021 · 117th Congress, 1st session
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
227–203
Passed
TALLY
BY PARTY
| PARTY | YEA | NAY | NV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8 | 202 | 1 |
| Democrat | 219 | 1 | 0 |
CROSSED THE PARTY LINE
8
Republicans voted Yea
1
Democrats voted Nay