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House roll call 211 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 2444, establishing a department of education. (motion passed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 356–50 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–5, Republicans 104–45. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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

356

No

50

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 13, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.