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House roll call 196 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking language creating the structure within the proposed department to manage functions relating to department of defense schools for

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 178–230 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–203, Republicans 121–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
178
No
230
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 203 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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