Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act

On Jun 16, 1998, the House voted 411–1 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment” (HR 1847). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 192–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 411
No: 1
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jun 16, 1998

By party

Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats192 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 1847: To improve the criminal law relating to fraud against consumers.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act: House Vote, Jun 16, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-860/telemarketing-fraud-prevention-act (accessed 2026-10-17).