Government Accountability Act

On Sep 26, 1996, the House voted 424–0 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 535). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 231–0, 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: 424
No: 0
Did not vote: 21
Date: Sep 26, 1996

By party

Republicans231 yes · 0 no · 5 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.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Government Accountability Act: House Vote, Sep 26, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1304/government-accountability-act (accessed 2026-10-14).