Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act

On Oct 5, 1999, the House voted 425–2 on “On Passage” (HR 764). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–2, Democrats 207–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 425
No: 2
Did not vote: 13
Date: Oct 5, 1999

By party

Republicans217 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 764: To reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act: House Vote, Oct 5, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-477/child-abuse-prevention-and-enforcement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).