Adoption Promotion Act of 1997

On Apr 30, 1997, the House voted 416–5 on “On Passage” (HR 867). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–4, Democrats 198–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 416
No: 5
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 30, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
Patsy Takemoto Mink D-HI voted no
Donald A. Manzullo R-IL voted no
David Martin Mcintosh R-IN voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 867: To promote the adoption of children in foster care.

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, “Adoption Promotion Act of 1997: House Vote, Apr 30, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-94/adoption-promotion-act-of-1997 (accessed 2026-10-17).