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House roll call 197 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1979

To agree to a substitute to the garcia amendment to H.R. 2444. The garcia amendment establishes an office of bilingual education and minority languages affairs

On Jun 12, 1979, the House voted 396–22 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–4, Republicans 137–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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

396

No

22

Did not vote

21

Date

Jun 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.