State Prevention of Food Stamp Benefits to Prisoners

On Apr 8, 1997, the House voted 409–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 1000). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–0, Democrats 188–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 409
No: 0
Did not vote: 35
Date: Apr 8, 1997

By party

Republicans220 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats188 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “State Prevention of Food Stamp Benefits to…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-71/state-prevention-of-food-stamp-benefits-to-prisoners (accessed 2026-10-17).