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House roll call 288 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 2444 by prohibiting the use of facilities under the control of the department by any institution of higher education which uses mandatory student

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 257–149 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–133, Republicans 133–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
257
No
149
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 133 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 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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