Government Waste, Fraud and Error Reduction Act

On Feb 24, 1999, the House voted 419–1 on “On Passage” (HR 436). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–1, Democrats 204–0, 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: 419
No: 1
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 24, 1999

By party

Republicans214 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

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, “Government Waste, Fraud and Error Reduction…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-24/government-waste-fraud-and-error-reduction-act (accessed 2026-10-16).