Family Privacy Protection Act

On Apr 4, 1995, the House voted 418–7 on “On Passage” (HR 1271). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–0, Democrats 192–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 418
No: 7
Did not vote: 20
Date: Apr 4, 1995

By party

Republicans225 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats192 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Alcee Lamar Hastings D-FL voted no
Neil Abercrombie D-HI voted no
Cardiss Collins D-IL voted no
John Conyers Jr. D-MI voted no
John Patrick Williams D-MT voted no
Charles Wilson D-TX voted no
Robert C. Scott D-VA voted no

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, “Family Privacy Protection Act: House Vote, Apr 4, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-279/family-privacy-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-17).