Alternative Dispute Resolution Act

On Apr 21, 1998, the House voted 405–2 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3528). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–1, Democrats 193–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members 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: 405
No: 2
Did not vote: 37
Date: Apr 21, 1998

By party

Republicans211 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Sherwood Louis Boehlert R-NY voted no
Louise McIntosh Slaughter D-NY voted no

The bill

H.R. 3528: To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in United States district courts, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Sherwood Louis Boehlert R-NY
Louise McIntosh Slaughter D-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: House Vote, Apr 21, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-729/alternative-dispute-resolution-act (accessed 2026-10-14).