Electronic Freedom of Information Amendments Act

On Sep 17, 1996, the House voted 402–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3802). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 182–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 402
No: 0
Did not vote: 43
Date: Sep 17, 1996

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats182 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 3802: To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act, to provide for public access to information in an electronic format, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Electronic Freedom of Information Amendments…: House Vote, Sep 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1280/electronic-freedom-of-information-amendments-act (accessed 2026-10-17).