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House roll call 187 · 96th Congress · Jun 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by creating an independent office of education rather than a department of education. (motion failed)

On Jun 11, 1979, the House voted 114–257 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–212, Republicans 96–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
114
No
257
Did not vote
50
Date
Jun 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 54 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 212 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 2444 by creating an…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-187/to-amend-h-r-2444-by-creating-an-independent (accessed 2026-10-17).