House vote: H.R. 8 // March 11, 2021
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Sponsor: MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)
, 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.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 227 | 52.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 203 | 46.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.1% |