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House roll call 315 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To instruct house conferees to insist on language in the house amendments to S. 210 stating that no individual should be denied educational opportunities by rul

On Jul 17, 1979, the House voted 214–202 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–184, Republicans 136–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
214
No
202
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 184 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 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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