to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service

On May 22, 1998, the House voted 388–1 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 2676). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 200–1, Democrats 187–0, 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: 388
No: 1
Did not vote: 55
Date: May 22, 1998

By party

Republicans200 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats187 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Terrance Canady R-FL voted no

The bill

H.R. 2676: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Charles Terrance Canady R-FL

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: House Vote, May 22, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-817/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).