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New Hampshire HouseHB 1709

relative to prohibiting the rental of residential property to individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

Passed 181–154Party-line

What it does: Makes it a misdemeanor for an unlawfully present immigrant previously convicted of a felony and deported or who left the country, as confirmed by federal authorities, to occupy or rent property, and directs sheriffs to arrest such people during evictions when safely possible. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: OTPA (Ought to Pass with Amendment)

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The tally

Yes 181 · No 154 · Not voting 56

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats215420
Republicans178035
Other or unknown party101

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (391)

Yes 181

No 154

Not voting 56

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.