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House roll call 203 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking language whereby principal officers in the proposed department may be delegated to provide useful information about education and

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 149–243 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–219, Republicans 121–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
149
No
243
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 30 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 219 no · 28 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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