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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET

How a 1986 voice vote banned new machine guns for Americans

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What we know

The Hughes Amendment was passed through a 1986 voice vote and banned the manufacture of new machine guns for American civilians. The measure limited civilian access to new automatic weapons.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 hr ago, when American Thinker reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from AmmoLand.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

AmmoLand 2 hr ago
The Hughes Amendment Explained: How a 1986 Voice Vote Banned New Machine Guns for Americans
American Thinker 13 hr ago
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Coverage timeline

Aug 10, 12:00 AM ET
13 hr ago
American Thinker
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AmmoLand
The Hughes Amendment Explained: How a 1986 Voice Vote Banned New Machine Guns for Americans
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