Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children Protection Act

On May 25, 1999, the House voted 414–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (S 249). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–1, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 414
No: 1
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 25, 1999

By party

Republicans213 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

S. 249: A bill to provide funding for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children…: House Vote, May 25, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-147/missing-exploited-and-runaway-children-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-15).