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House roll call 125 · 105th Congress · May 14, 1997

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act

On May 14, 1997, the House voted 293–132 on “On Passage” (HR 2). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 71–130, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
293
No
132
Did not vote
19
Date
May 14, 1997

By party

  • Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 130 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 Opportunity and Responsibility Act: House Vote, May 14, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-125/housing-opportunity-and-responsibility-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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