Expressing the Sense of the Congress Regarding Access to Affordable Housing and Expansion of Homeownership Opportunities

On Jul 20, 1998, the House voted 390–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 208). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–0, Democrats 175–0, 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: 390
No: 0
Did not vote: 54
Date: Jul 20, 1998

By party

Republicans214 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats175 yes · 0 no · 37 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, “Expressing the Sense of the Congress…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-924/expressing-the-sense-of-the-congress-regarding-access-to (accessed 2026-10-17).