Philanthropy Protection Act

On Nov 28, 1995, the House voted 421–0 on “On Passage” (HR 2519). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, Democrats 191–0, 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: 421
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Nov 28, 1995

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 17 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. 2519: To facilitate contributions to charitable organizations by codifying certain exemptions from the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Philanthropy Protection Act: House Vote, Nov 28, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-804/philanthropy-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-14).