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House roll call 188 · 96th Congress · Jun 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by making it a purpose of the department to permit daily opportunity for voluntary prayer or meditation in public elementary or secondary SCH

On Jun 11, 1979, the House voted 255–122 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 134–114, Republicans 128–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 129 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
255
No
122
Did not vote
49
Date
Jun 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 15 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats134 yes · 114 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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