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House roll call 212 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking the transfer of health manpower programs to the proposed department. (motion passed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 243–169 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–117, Republicans 99–55. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 172 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
243
No
169
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 55 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 117 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 92 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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