Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act

On Sep 24, 1996, the House voted 410–5 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3452). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 227–1, Democrats 182–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 410
No: 5
Did not vote: 30
Date: Sep 24, 1996

By party

Republicans227 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats182 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Earl Frederick Hilliard D-AL voted no
Charles Christopher Cox R-CA voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
James Enos Clyburn D-SC voted no
Eddie Bernice Johnson D-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3452: To make certain laws applicable to the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.

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, “Presidential and Executive Office…: House Vote, Sep 24, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1293/presidential-and-executive-office-accountability-act (accessed 2026-10-17).