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House roll call 756 · 94th Congress · Apr 25, 1976

To pass H.R. 12838,to amend and extend the national foundation on the arts and the humanities act of 1965, by providing for the improvement of museum services

On Apr 25, 1976, the House voted 279–59 (HR 12838). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–19, Republicans 80–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
279
No
59
Did not vote
102
Date
Apr 25, 1976

By party

  • Republicans80 yes · 40 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 19 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12838: A bill to amend and extend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, to provide for the improvement of museum services, to establish a challenge grant program.

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 pass H.R. 12838,to amend and extend the…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-756/to-pass-h-r-12838-to-amend-and-extend (accessed 2026-10-17).