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House roll call 289 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To pass H.R. 2444, a bill to establish a department of education. (motion passed)

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 210–206 (HR 2444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–90, Republicans 35–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
210
No
206
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 121 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 90 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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