Local Census Quality Control Act

On Apr 14, 1999, the House voted 223–206 on “On Passage” (HR 472). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–1, Democrats 4–204, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 223
No: 206
Did not vote: 11
Date: Apr 14, 1999

By party

Republicans219 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 204 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Leonard L. Boswell D-IA voted yes
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted yes

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, “Local Census Quality Control Act: House Vote, Apr 14, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-88/local-census-quality-control-act (accessed 2026-10-13).