Higher Education Amendments of 1998

On May 6, 1998, the House voted 414–4 on “On Passage” (HR 6). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–4, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 414
No: 4
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 6, 1998

By party

Republicans215 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
Robert W. Schaffer R-CO voted no
Philip Miller Crane R-IL voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 6: To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Higher Education Amendments of 1998: House Vote, May 6, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-763/higher-education-amendments-of-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).