Foster Care Independence Act

On Jun 25, 1999, the House voted 380–6 on “On Passage” (HR 1802). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 194–6, Democrats 185–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 380
No: 6
Did not vote: 54
Date: Jun 25, 1999

By party

Republicans194 yes · 6 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Christopher B. Cannon R-UT 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, “Foster Care Independence Act: House Vote, Jun 25, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-254/foster-care-independence-act (accessed 2026-10-14).