Commodity Futures Modernization Act

On Oct 19, 2000, the House voted 377–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 4541). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 194–2, Democrats 181–2, 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: 377
No: 4
Did not vote: 59
Date: Oct 19, 2000

By party

Republicans194 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats181 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Nick H. Smith R-MI voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX 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, “Commodity Futures Modernization Act: House Vote, Oct 19, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-1146/commodity-futures-modernization-act (accessed 2026-10-14).