Prohibit Relocation Assistance to Illegal Aliens

On Jul 8, 1997, the House voted 399–0 on “On Passage” (HR 849). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–0, Democrats 191–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 399
No: 0
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jul 8, 1997

By party

Republicans207 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Prohibit Relocation Assistance to Illegal…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-244/prohibit-relocation-assistance-to-illegal-aliens (accessed 2026-10-15).