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House roll call 314 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To agree that the house insist on its amendments to S. 210, to establish a department of education. (motion passed)

On Jul 17, 1979, the House voted 263–156 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–44, Republicans 42–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
263
No
156
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 116 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 44 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

S. 210: A bill to establish a Department of Education.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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