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House roll call 218 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend 2444 by transferring HEW functions under the headstart-follow through act into the proposed department. (motion failed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 179–230 (HR 2444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–198, Republicans 120–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
179
No
230
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 198 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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