Patient Protection Act

On Jul 24, 1998, the House voted 205–221 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4250). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–220, Democrats 199–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: Failed
Yes: 205
No: 221
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 24, 1998

By party

Republicans5 yes · 220 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jane L. Harman D-CA voted no
Greg Ganske R-IA voted yes
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted yes
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted yes
Michael Patrick Forbes R-NY voted yes
Jon D. Fox R-PA voted yes

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, “Patient Protection Act: House Vote, Jul 24, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-961/patient-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-15).