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House roll call 200 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking the transfer of certain rehabilitation services to the department and to instead authorize an assistant secretary for the handica

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 148–265 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–163, Republicans 47–106. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 150 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
148
No
265
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 106 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 163 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 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 striking the transfer…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-200/to-amend-h-r-2444-by-striking-the-transfer (accessed 2026-10-17).