House vote: H.R. 1329 // May 21, 2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on a particular site within the Reserve of the National Mall in Washington, DC. Specifically, the bill designates the South Monument site as the location for the museum; however, the President may designate an alternative site within 180 days of the bill's enactment. ) Administrative jurisdiction of the site must be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution.
Arts, Culture, Religion Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 216 | 49.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 204 | 47.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |