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House roll call 216 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by striking the transfer of the indian education programs from the bureau of indian affairs. (motion passed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 235–170 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 158–103, Republicans 83–71. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 174 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
235
No
170
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 71 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats158 yes · 103 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 94 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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