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House roll call 177 · 96th Congress · Jun 7, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 299, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 2444, a bill to establish a department of education. (motion passed)

On Jun 7, 1979, the House voted 293–73 (HRES 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–15, Republicans 83–59. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 74 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

293

No

73

Did not vote

71

Date

Jun 7, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.