Visa Waiver Pilot Program

On Mar 25, 1998, the House voted 407–0 on “On Passage” (HR 2578). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 185–0, 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: 407
No: 0
Did not vote: 37
Date: Mar 25, 1998

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats185 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.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Visa Waiver Pilot Program: House Vote, Mar 25, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-701/visa-waiver-pilot-program (accessed 2026-10-13).