Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1998
Official title: “To provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it by voice vote on June 12, 1997. A voice vote records no individual votes.
The House passed it 405 to 2 on March 10, 1998, with 23 members who did not vote.
It became law on April 21, 1998.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 213 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| House Democrats | 191 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| House independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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