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House roll call 198 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by establishing an office of bilingual education and minority language affairs within the proposed department. (motion passed)

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 290–124 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–42, Republicans 71–83. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 113 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
290
No
124
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 83 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 42 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 33 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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