Several years ago I looked this up and the expanded CRA took effect in Jan 1995. It was expanded and took effect just before/as the Republicans were seated in the House. They never voted on the expansion.
If the Republican members of congress bear any blame, it's for not succeeding in their attempts to roll back this mess during Bush 43's administration. After the Dems regained control, that opportunity vanished. But at least they *did* try to fix it before the problem reached critical mass.
I'm sure the roll call on those votes would show the usual back-stabbers like McCain helping the Marxists.
Good point. Thanks.