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House roll call 235 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To amend H.R. 1139 by providing the option to receive cash instead of the commodities normally supplied under the act. The goodling amendment would permit eac

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 138–272 (HR 1139). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–230, Republicans 94–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
138
No
272
Did not vote
30
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans94 yes · 43 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 230 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

The bill

H.R. 1139: A bill to extend through fiscal year 1982 certain child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 1139 by providing the option…: House Vote, May 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-235/to-amend-h-r-1139-by-providing-the-option (accessed 2026-10-17).