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House roll call 186 · 96th Congress · Jun 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by changing the name of the proposed department to the department of public education. (motion failed)

On Jun 11, 1979, the House voted 52–310 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–221, Republicans 47–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
52
No
310
Did not vote
75
Date
Jun 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 92 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 221 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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