Short-Term Extension of Farm Bankruptcy Law

On Mar 11, 1999, the House voted 418–1 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 808). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–1, Democrats 201–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 418
No: 1
Did not vote: 21
Date: Mar 11, 1999

By party

Republicans216 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 808: To extend for 3 additional months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Short-Term Extension of Farm Bankruptcy Law: House Vote, Mar 11, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-41/short-term-extension-of-farm-bankruptcy-law (accessed 2026-10-17).