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House roll call 435 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1977

To amend the kelly amendment (see RC 467) to the committee amendment to H.R. 7171. The fenwick amendment would exclude from the food stamp program all strikers

On Jul 27, 1977, the House voted 152–266 (HR 7171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–210, Republicans 88–57. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
152
No
266
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 57 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 210 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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