Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act

On Feb 24, 1999, the House voted 415–2 on “On Passage” (HR 438). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–2, Democrats 201–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 415
No: 2
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 24, 1999

By party

Republicans214 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: House Vote, Feb 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-23/wireless-communications-and-public-safety-act (accessed 2026-10-15).