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Senate roll call 222 · 92nd Congress · Oct 1, 1971

To pass S.J. RES. 157, to assure free or reduced price lunches to all needy school children.

On Oct 1, 1971, the Senate voted 75–5 (SJRES 157). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 33–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

75

No

5

Did not vote

13

Date

Oct 1, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.