Drug Free Communities Act

On May 22, 1997, the House voted 420–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 956). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–1, Democrats 202–0, 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: 420
No: 1
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 22, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 956: To amend the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 to establish a program to support and encourage local communities that first demonstrate a comprehensive, long-term commitment to reduce substance abuse among youth, and for other purposes.

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, “Drug Free Communities Act: House Vote, May 22, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-151/drug-free-communities-act (accessed 2026-10-15).