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House roll call 597 · 102nd Congress · Jun 9, 1992

American folklife center authorization

On Jun 9, 1992, the House voted 137–280 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 5058). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 126–129, Republicans 10–151, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 136 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
137
No
280
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 9, 1992

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 151 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 129 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 56 more.

The bill

H.R. 5058: To authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.

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, “American folklife center authorization: House Vote, Jun 9, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-597/american-folklife-center-authorization (accessed 2026-10-16).

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