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House roll call 792 · 101st Congress · Oct 11, 1990

To amend en bloc HR 4825, arts, humanities and museums amendments of 1990,to abolish the national endowment for the arts.

On Oct 11, 1990, the House voted 64–360 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4825). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 12–241, Republicans 52–120. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 64 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
64
No
360
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 11, 1990

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 120 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 241 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “To amend en bloc HR 4825, arts, humanities…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-792/to-amend-en-bloc-hr-4825-arts-humanities-and (accessed 2026-10-17).