Date: July 11, 1979
Subject: Department of Education
Description: Passage of the bill to establish a separate federal Department of Education. This bill, which would lead to increased federal domination of education, included provisions to allow for voluntary prayer and to prohibit the use of Department funds for abortion, racial quotas and busing of school children (these provisions were later deleted).
Result: Bill Passed, 210-206
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