Financial Freedom Act of 1999

On Jul 22, 1999, the House voted 211–220 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2488). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–220, Democrats 209–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 211
No: 220
Did not vote: 9
Date: Jul 22, 1999

By party

Republicans1 yes · 220 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats209 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Greg Ganske R-IA voted yes

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, “Financial Freedom Act of 1999: House Vote, Jul 22, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-330/financial-freedom-act-of-1999 (accessed 2026-10-17).