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House roll call 215 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking the transfer of departmental defense functions relating to the education of overseas dependents to the proposed department. (moti

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 173–225 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–189, Republicans 112–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
173
No
225
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 37 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 189 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-215/to-amend-h-r-2444-by-striking-the-transfer (accessed 2026-10-17).