Protect America’s Treasures of the Revolution for Independence for Our Tomorrow Act or the PATRIOT Act.

On Jun 22, 1999, the House voted 418–4 on “On Passage” (HR 659). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–4, Democrats 206–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 418
No: 4
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 22, 1999

By party

Republicans211 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats206 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 659: To authorize appropriations for the protection of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to direct the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields, to authorize the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

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, “Protect America’s Treasures of the…: House Vote, Jun 22, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-243/protect-americas-treasures-of-the-revolution-for-independence-for (accessed 2026-10-17).