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House roll call 202 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by deleting the additional authority given to the assistant secretary for civil rights to collect data required to ensure compliance with civ

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 65–342 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–244, Republicans 51–99. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 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
65
No
342
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 99 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 244 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 deleting the…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-202/to-amend-h-r-2444-by-deleting-the-additional (accessed 2026-10-17).