Here’s the breakdown of yesterday’s House vote on HF527, the Omnibus Gun Bill. The bill passed with ease, 75 votes to 24. The vote was noteworthy for two reasons:
1) It passed with broad bi-partisan support. Republicans and Democrats came together to pass this bill.
2) Despite 24 votes against HF527, not a single Representative chose to speak out against the bill when given the opportunity. It’s rare for any bill to pass without any voiced opposition. It’s practically unheard of for a pro-gun owner bill to pass without a single voice speaking out against it.
We’ve now reached a critical point. The Senate version of the Omnibus Gun Bill (SF425) is still awaiting debate and a vote. At this point neither has not been scheduled. We know there are many groups who want to see this bill watered down, or amended to make it un-passable. Please contact your Senator. Tell them to pass SF425 without any change to its content.
We’ve made it easy for you. Our newest Omnibus Gun Bill Advocacy Campaign allows to you send a respectful and professional email directly to your Senator in less than 60 seconds. Please help spread this vital message.
Voted For the Omnibus Gun Bill (75)
These 75 Representatives have recognized the value of your constitutional rights. They believe you should be free to teach your children how to properly handle firearms. To own suppressors. To keep your personal information private.
Please take a second to send them a note or call them (515-281-3221) to say thanks for standing up for your rights and the rights of all Iowans.
Rob Bacon
Chip Baltimore
ClelBaudler
Terry Baxter
Bruce Bearinger
Deborah Berry
Brian Best
Darrel Branhagen
Timi Brown-Powers
John Byrnes
Gary Carlson
Peter Cownie
Dave Dawson
Dave Deyoe
Cecil Dolecheck
Jack Drake
NacnyDunkel
Dean Fisher
John Forbes
Greg Forristall
Joel Fry
Tedd Gassman
Pat Grassley
Stan Gustafson
Chris Hagenow
Chris Hall
Curt Hanson
Mary Ann Hanusa
Greg Heartsill
David Heaton
Lee Hein
Jake Highfill
Steven Holt
Daniel Huseman
Megan Jones
Ron Jorgensen
Bobby Kaufmann
Jarad Klein
Kevin Koester
John Kooiker
John Landon
Jim Lykam
Dave Maxwell
Charlie McConkey
Brian Meyer
Helen Miller
Linda Miller
Norlin Mommsen
Brian Moore
Zach Nunn
Rick Olson
Scott Ourth
Ross Paustian
Dawn Pettengill
Todd Prichard
Ken Rizer
Walt Rogers
Patti Ruff
Sandy Salmon
Thomas Sands
Mike Sexton
Larry Sheets
David Sieck
Chuck Soderberg
Quentin Stanerson
Rob Taylor
Phyllis Thede
Linda Upmeyer
Guy Vander Linden
Ralph Watts
John Wills
Matt Windschitl
Mary Wolfe
Gary Worthan
Kraig Paulsen
Voted AGAINST the Omnibus Gun Bill (24)
AkoAbdul-Samad
Marti Anderson
Liz Bennett
Dennis Cohoon
Abby Finkenauer
Ruth Ann Gaines
Mary Gaskill
Lisa Heddens
Bruce Hunter
Charles Isenhart
Dave Jacoby
Jerry Kearns
Daniel Kelley
Vicki Lensing
Mary Mascher
Jo Oldson
Kristen Running-Marquardt
Mark Smith
Art Staed
Sharon Steckman
Sally Stutsman
Todd Taylor
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
Cindy Winckler
Not voting: Bob Kressig
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Everyone can make a difference! I received confirmation of my note to Senator Amanda Ragan. It was gracious and timely, but I will be watching her position regarding this legislation with great detail. Contact your state senator and do the same today?
Great work Greg!!! Keep spreading the word!