Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995

On Apr 6, 1995, the House voted 424–5 on “On Passage” (HR 660). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–0, Democrats 195–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 424
No: 5
Did not vote: 16
Date: Apr 6, 1995

By party

Republicans228 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Howard Lawrence Berman D-CA voted no
Xavier Becerra D-CA voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
John Wiley Bryant D-TX voted no
Robert C. Scott D-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 660: To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions granted to housing for older persons.

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, “Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995: House Vote, Apr 6, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-288/housing-for-older-persons-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).