Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act

On Jul 22, 1997, the House voted 422–3 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1585). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–3, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 422
No: 3
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 22, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 1585: To allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for breast cancer research through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued United States postage stamps.

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, “Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act: House Vote, Jul 22, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-297/stamp-out-breast-cancer-act (accessed 2026-10-17).