Motor Carrier Safety Act

On Oct 14, 1999, the House voted 415–5 on “On Passage” (HR 2679). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–5, Democrats 204–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 415
No: 5
Did not vote: 20
Date: Oct 14, 1999

By party

Republicans210 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Jack Metcalf R-WA 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, “Motor Carrier Safety Act: House Vote, Oct 14, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-499/motor-carrier-safety-act (accessed 2026-10-17).