Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments Concerning Adopted Alien Less than 18 Years of Age

On Oct 18, 1999, the House voted 404–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 2886). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–0, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 404
No: 0
Did not vote: 36
Date: Oct 18, 1999

By party

Republicans208 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2886: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with or after a sibling who is a child under such Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments…: House Vote, Oct 18, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-505/immigration-and-nationality-act-amendments-concerning-adopted-alien-le (accessed 2026-10-17).