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House roll call 287 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444, to establish a department of education, by reducing the total number of full time positions by 800 by the end of the first year, requiring t

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 263–143 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–138, Republicans 143–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
263
No
143
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 138 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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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