American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act

On Apr 6, 2000, the House voted 417–8 on “On Passage” (HR 1776). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–8, Democrats 208–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 417
No: 8
Did not vote: 15
Date: Apr 6, 2000

By party

Republicans207 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats208 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
Ernest James Istook Jr. R-OK voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI 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, “American Homeownership and Economic…: House Vote, Apr 6, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-718/american-homeownership-and-economic-opportunity-act (accessed 2026-10-17).