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House roll call 240 · 96th Congress · Jun 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by permitting a majority of local educational authorities to veto department of education regulations, except for rules to insure compliance

On Jun 19, 1979, the House voted 159–243 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–210, Republicans 116–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
159
No
243
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 210 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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