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House roll call 195 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by prohibiting denial of educational opportunities by rules which utilize any ratio or other numerical requirement related to race, creed, co

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 277–126 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 142–119, Republicans 140–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 129 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
277
No
126
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats142 yes · 119 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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