Illegal Pornography Prosecution Act

On Jul 26, 2000, the House voted 412–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 4710). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–1, Democrats 199–3, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 412
No: 4
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 26, 2000

By party

Republicans211 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jerrold Lewis Nadler D-NY voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Robert C. Scott D-VA voted no
James P. Moran D-VA voted no

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, “Illegal Pornography Prosecution Act: House Vote, Jul 26, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-1046/illegal-pornography-prosecution-act (accessed 2026-10-15).