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House roll call 259 · 106th Congress · Jun 30, 1999

Child Custody Protection Act

On Jun 30, 1999, the House voted 270–159 on “On Passage” (HR 1218). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 206–14, Democrats 64–144, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
270
No
159
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 30, 1999

By party

  • Republicans206 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 144 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “Child Custody Protection Act: House Vote, Jun 30, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-259/child-custody-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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