Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act

On Oct 12, 1999, the House voted 424–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 800). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–2, 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: 424
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: Oct 12, 1999

By party

Republicans216 yes · 2 no · 7 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

S. 800: A bill to promote and enhance public safety through the use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number, further deployment of wireless 9-1-1 service, support of States in upgrading 9-1-1 capabilities and related functions, encouragement of construction and operation of seamless, ubiquitous, and reliable networks for personal wireless services, 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, “Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: House Vote, Oct 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-490/wireless-communications-and-public-safety-act (accessed 2026-10-15).