Homeowner’s Insurance Protection Act

On Apr 16, 1997, the House voted 421–7 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 607). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–7, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 421
No: 7
Did not vote: 16
Date: Apr 16, 1997

By party

Republicans218 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Taylor Doolittle R-CA voted no
Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Philip Miller Crane R-IL voted no
Rick Hill R-MT voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Thomas Dale Delay R-TX voted no

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, “Homeowner’s Insurance Protection Act: House Vote, Apr 16, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-78/homeowners-insurance-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-17).