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House vote: H.Res. 495 // June 13, 2023

H.Res. 495

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (R-KY)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J. Res. 44 (nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" , which establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act), H.R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

218 votes, representing 132,859,909 people50.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

209 votes, representing 124,304,154 people47.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21850.8%
NayLost20947.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.7%