A bill to establish a Department of Education.

S. 210 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 1979, sponsored by Abraham Ribicoff. Congress held 19 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 24, 1979
Policy area: Education
Public law: Public Law 96-88

Sponsor

Abraham Ribicoff (D-CT)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 24, 1979
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 17, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the helms amendment to S.210, a bill to establish a federal department of education. The helms…Senate · Apr 5, 1979
To amend S.210 by restoring the right of voluntary prayer in public schools. (motion passed) (continued) see…Senate · Apr 5, 1979
To table the ribicoff motion to reconsider the vote by which the helms amendment to S.210 was agreed to…Senate · Apr 9, 1979
To reconsider the vote by which the helms amendment to S. 210 was agreed to. (see RC 37). (motion passed)…Senate · Apr 9, 1979
To table the ribicoff amendment to the helms amendment to S. 210. The ribicoff amendment requires the…Senate · Apr 9, 1979
To table the helms amendment as amended by the ribicoff amendment to S. 210. (see RC 43) (motion passed) see…Senate · Apr 9, 1979
To table the modified hatch amendment to S. 210, a bill to establish a federal department of education. The…Senate · Apr 26, 1979
To amend S. 210 by deleting the transfer of the function of the department of defense overseas school system…Senate · Apr 26, 1979
To amend S. 210 by prohibiting the President from transferring any additional functions not specifically…Senate · Apr 26, 1979
To agree to a substitute for S. 210. The schweicker amendment restructures the education division of HEW and…Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To amend S. 210 by requiring parental notification and consent before students could participate in sex…Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To table an appeal on the ruling of the chair concerning the jepson amendment to S. 210. The jepson…Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To amend S. 210 by terminating the department of education six years after the elective date of this act…Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To table an appeal on the ruling of the chair concerning the hayakawa amendment to S. 210 relative to…Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To pass S. 210, establishing a federal department of education. (motion passed)Senate · Apr 30, 1979
To agree that the house insist on its amendments to S. 210, to establish a department of education. (motion…House · Jul 17, 1979
To instruct house conferees to insist on language in the house amendments to S. 210 stating that no…House · Jul 17, 1979
To agree to the conference report on S. 210, establishing a department of education. (motion passed)Senate · Sep 24, 1979
To agree to the conference report on S. 210, establishing a department of education. (motion passed)House · Sep 27, 1979

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