Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act

On Apr 15, 1997, the House voted 412–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1226). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 192–0, 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: 412
No: 0
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 15, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats192 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1226: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the unauthorized inspection of tax returns or tax return information.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: House Vote, Apr 15, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-74/taxpayer-browsing-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-14).