Financial Freedom Act of 1999

On Aug 5, 1999, the House voted 205–221 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2488). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–218, Democrats 204–3, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 205
No: 221
Did not vote: 14
Date: Aug 5, 1999

By party

Republicans0 yes · 218 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Patsy Ann (Pat) Danner D-MO voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA 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, “Financial Freedom Act of 1999: House Vote, Aug 5, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-376/financial-freedom-act-of-1999 (accessed 2026-10-17).