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House roll call 214 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking the transfer of science education programs from the national science foundation. (motion failed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 165–240 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 95–162, Republicans 73–79. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 168 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
165
No
240
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 79 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats95 yes · 162 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 88 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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