Megan’s Law

On May 7, 1996, the House voted 418–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 2137). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 230–0, Democrats 187–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 418
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: May 7, 1996

By party

Republicans230 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats187 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2137: To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to require the release of relevant information to protect the public from sexually violent offenders.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Megan’s Law: House Vote, May 7, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1015/megans-law (accessed 2026-10-14).