Food Quality Protection Act

On Jul 23, 1996, the House voted 417–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1627). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, 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: 417
No: 0
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jul 23, 1996

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 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. 1627: To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Food Quality Protection Act: House Vote, Jul 23, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1205/food-quality-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-16).