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House roll call 1403 · 95th Congress · Sep 18, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 10792, the bill authorizing the smithsonian institute to acquire the museum of african art.

On Sep 18, 1978, the House voted 350–54 (HR 10792). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–21, Republicans 105–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
350
No
54
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 18, 1978

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 21 no · 27 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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Sep 18, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1403/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).