House · Roll call 190 · May 21, 2026
A vote to pass H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, which bars the VA from sending certain information to the gun background check system.
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- Question
- On Passage
- Bill
- H.R. 1041, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted No (200 of 212).
Most Republicans voted Yes (208 of 217).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a Yes vote
“The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 1041, which would ensure that Veterans are not prohibited from purchasing firearms merely due to having a fiduciary appointed to handle their finances.”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
The bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from sending certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which licensed firearms importers and dealers use. Passage sends the bill to the Senate.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms.
How each member voted
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