Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act

On Oct 12, 1998, the House voted 400–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendments” (HR 3494). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–0, Democrats 184–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 400
No: 0
Did not vote: 42
Date: Oct 12, 1998

By party

Republicans215 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats184 yes · 0 no · 27 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. 3494: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to violent sex crimes against children, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Zoe Lofgren D-CA
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Child Protection and Sexual Predator…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1140/child-protection-and-sexual-predator-punishment-act (accessed 2026-10-17).