Appointment of Louis Gerstner to Smithsonian Board

On Nov 7, 1995, the House voted 390–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HJRES 112). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 172–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 390
No: 0
Did not vote: 55
Date: Nov 7, 1995

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats172 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Appointment of Louis Gerstner to Smithsonian…: House Vote, Nov 7, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-751/appointment-of-louis-gerstner-to-smithsonian-board (accessed 2026-10-17).