Child Support Performance Act of 1998

On Mar 5, 1998, the House voted 414–1 on “On Passage” (HR 3130). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 195–0, 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: 414
No: 1
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 5, 1998

By party

Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3130: To provide for an alternative penalty procedure for States that fail to meet Federal child support data processing requirements, to reform Federal incentive payments for effective child support performance, and to provide for a more flexible penalty procedure for States that violate interjurisdictional adoption requirements.

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, “Child Support Performance Act of 1998: House Vote, Mar 5, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-669/child-support-performance-act-of-1998 (accessed 2026-10-16).