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Senate roll call 68 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1979

To amend S. 210 by terminating the department of education six years after the elective date of this act. (motion fail see note(s) 4

On Apr 30, 1979, the Senate voted 46–48 (S 210). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–42, Republicans 33–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
46
No
48
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 30, 1979

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 42 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 210: A bill to establish a Department of Education.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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