Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1998
Official title: “To improve the criminal law relating to fraud against consumers.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on November 9, 1997. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it 411 to 1 on June 16, 1998, with 21 members who did not vote.
It became law on June 23, 1998.
The question on the official record: House, “Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 218 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| House Democrats | 192 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| House independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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