To require the Commissioner of Social Security and Food Stamp Agencies to take certain actions to ensure that food stamp coupons are not issued for deceased ind

On Oct 15, 1998, the House voted 386–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 1733). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 200–1, Democrats 185–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 386
No: 1
Did not vote: 57
Date: Oct 15, 1998

By party

Republicans200 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

S. 1733: A bill to require the Commissioner of Social Security and food stamp State agencies to take certain actions to ensure that food stamp coupons are not issued for deceased individuals.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To require the Commissioner of Social…: House Vote, Oct 15, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1152/to-require-the-commissioner-of-social-security-and-food (accessed 2026-10-17).