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House roll call 217 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend 2444 by striking the transfer of the law enforcement assistance administration's student assistance programs from the department of justice. (motion fa

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 128–275 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–214, Republicans 87–62. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
128
No
275
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 62 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 214 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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