ProgressivePunch : H.R. 1036. Gun Liability/Passage of a Bill to Restrict the Legal Rights of Victims of Gun Violence. : All Members

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H.R. 1036. Gun Liability/Passage of a Bill to Restrict the Legal Rights of Victims of Gun Violence.

house Roll Call 124 Apr 09, 2003

Progressive Position:	Nay
Progressive Result:	Loss
Qualifies as polarizing?	Yes
Is this vote crucial?	Yes

This vote involves final passage in the House of a gun liability bill that would restrict liability lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of gun violence against gunmakers and dealers. Two exceptions to the lawsuit restrictions would allow certain lawsuits to be filed. Civil suits would be permitted against gunmakers or sellers who "knowingly and willfully violated" state or federal laws in selling or marketing a weapon and against gun manufacturers who produce defective weapons. Progressives opposed final passage of the bill because it reduces the legal standing of victims of gun violence vis-à-vis gun manufacturers and dealers. The legislation was adopted on a 285-140 vote.

Issue Areas:

AID TO LESS ADVANTAGED PEOPLE, AT HOME & ABROAD — Victims of Gun Violence

CORPORATE SUBSIDIES — Firearms Industry

GOVERNMENT CHECKS ON CORPORATE POWER — Firearms Industry

JUSTICE FOR ALL: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL — Equal Access to Justice

JUSTICE FOR ALL: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL — Gun Control

JUSTICE FOR ALL: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL — War on Drugs

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