Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act

On Feb 25, 1999, the House voted 403–3 on “On Passage” (HR 514). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–1, Democrats 190–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 403
No: 3
Did not vote: 34
Date: Feb 25, 1999

By party

Republicans212 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats190 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Maurice Dunlea Hinchey D-NY voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
James A. Mcdermott D-WA voted no

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, “Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: House Vote, Feb 25, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-27/wireless-privacy-enhancement-act (accessed 2026-10-14).