Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act

On Sep 26, 1996, the House voted 421–1 on “Suspend the rules and pass” (HR 4137). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 230–0, Democrats 190–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 421
No: 1
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 26, 1996

By party

Republicans230 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats190 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maxine Waters D-CA voted no

The bill

H.R. 4137: To combat drug-facilitated crimes of violence, including sexual assaults.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Maxine Waters D-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment…: House Vote, Sep 26, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1301/drug-induced-rape-prevention-and-punishment-act (accessed 2026-10-17).