H R 424 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 424

 

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

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/24/1998--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) 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.

Votes

Title : To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
181998-02-24On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.P

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 424
 
Bill Number : H R 424
Title : To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] (introduced 1/9/1997)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [MD-2] - 4/15/1997

    Rep Foley, Mark [FL-16] - 1/21/1997

    Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. [NY-20] - 1/9/1997

    Rep Graham, Lindsey [SC-3] - 1/9/1997

    Rep Horn, Stephen [CA-38] - 2/5/1997

    Rep Kelly, Sue W. [NY-19] - 9/8/1997

    Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 4/15/1997

    Rep Sensenbrenner, James, Jr. [WI-9] - 1/9/1997

    Rep Solomon, Gerald B. H. [NY-22] - 1/9/1997

    Rep Talent, Jim [MO-2] - 1/21/1997

    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 7/25/1997

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 424
Title : To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
1/9/1997:Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 
1/28/1997:Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
 
7/16/1997:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
7/16/1997:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
9/9/1997:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
9/9/1997:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
 
10/24/1997 2:18pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-344.
 
10/24/1997 2:18pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
 
2/24/1998 4:36pm:Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
 
2/24/1998 4:37pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H530-536)
 
2/24/1998 4:37pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
 
2/24/1998 5:13pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
 
2/24/1998 5:14pm:Considered as unfinished business.
 
2/24/1998 5:36pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 59 (Roll no. 18).
 
2/24/1998 5:36pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
2/25/1998:Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.