Church Arson Prevention Act

On Jun 18, 1996, the House voted 422–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3525). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, Democrats 192–0, 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: 422
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jun 18, 1996

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats192 yes · 0 no · 16 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. 3525: To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the Federal jurisdiction over offenses relating to damage to religious property.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Church Arson Prevention Act: House Vote, Jun 18, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1114/church-arson-prevention-act (accessed 2026-10-13).