XXXX Opposed Expanding the Definition of Armor-Piercing Ammunition. In 2004, XXXX voted against an amendment to expand the federal definition of armor-piercing ammunition to include a projectile that could be used in a handgun that could penetrate body armor worn by law enforcement officers. [Vote 28, 3/2/04] XXXX Voted for Tougher Sentencing for Crimes Using Armor Piercing Bullets. In 2004, XXXX voted for an amendment that required the attorney general to commission a study to determine if a uniform standard for the testing of projectiles against body armor was feasible. It also increased the penalties for violent or drug trafficking crimes in which the perpetrator used or possessed armor-piercing ammunition to a minimum of 15 years imprisonment. If death resulted from the use of such ammunition, a person could be imprisoned up to life or face the death penalty. [Vote 27, 3/2/04] XXXX Voted to Prohibit the Sale or Transfer of Handguns Without Proper Safety Devices. In 2004, XXXX voted for an amendment to prohibit the sale or transfer of handguns by licensed manufacturers, importers or dealers without secure gun storage or safety devices provided for each handgun. [S 1805, Vote 17, 2/26/04] XXXX Voted Against a $15 Million Gun Buyback Program. In 2001, XXXX voted against an amendment to allow $15 million for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Gun Buyback Program. It allows public housing authorities and local police departments to undertake buyback initiatives. [HR 2620, Vote 267, 8/2/01] XXXX Voted Against Supporting the Million Mom March. In 2000, XXXX voted against an amendment that would express the sense of the Senate that organizers of the Million Mom March should be commended and that Congress should pass the conference report on the juvenile justice bill, including the Senate-passed provisions, before the Memorial Day recess. [Vote 100, 5/16/00] XXXX Voted to Divert Money from Tax Cuts to Gun Law Enforcement. In 2000, XXXX voted for an amendment that would deny $289.5 million in tax cuts over 5 years and would increase spending by that amount in function 750 (Justice), with the intention of hiring 500 new Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearm (ATF) agents and inspectors and 1,000 new Federal, State, and local prosecutors "to take dangerous gun offenders off the streets." The Craig amendment would nullify the provisions of the underlying amendment and would then provide the same amount of funding, $289.5 million, for the enforcement of laws that target the criminal used of firearms. The amendment was agreed to, 54-46. [Vote 74, 4/7/00] XXXX Voted to Create A Program To Promote Gun Education And Safety. In 2000, XXXX voted for an amendment that would create a new Federal program to award grants through an application process to various schools: for the development and dissemination of model programs to reduce violence in schools; for the education of students about the dangers associated with guns; and for the distribution of violence- prevention information, including information about safe gun storage, to children and their parents. The amendment was agreed to, 91-7. [Vote 32, 3/2/00] XXXX Vote Against An Amendment That Called For Policies To Reduce Gun Violence In Schools. In 2000, XXXX voted against an amendment that would express the sense of the Senate that "before April 20, 2000, Congress shall make schools safe for learning by implementing policies that will reduce the threat of gun violence in schools." On the next vote, XXXX voted for the same amendment that also included a finding that Congress has "failed to pass reasonable, common-sense gun control measures" following the violence nearly a year ago at Columbine High School.” [Vote 27, 3/2/00; Vote 28, 3/2/00] XXXX Voted to Allow Same Discipline for Special Education Students and Other Students for Brining Weapons to School. In 1999, XXXX voted for an amendment that permits school personnel to suspend or expel children with disabilities from their schools for unlimited periods of time for carrying or possessing gun or other firearm to or at school, without providing any educational services, including behavioral intervention services. [Vote 137, 5/20/99] XXXX Voted for Charging a Fee to Gun Purchasers to Pay for Brady Bill. In 1998, XXXX voted for charging a fee to gun purchasers to pay for the Brady Bill instant background check. [Vote 217, 7/21/98] 53