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Senate roll call 162 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by mandating the use of a photo i.d. Card, a national application cross-check and an earnings clearance system in the food stamp program.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 37–57 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–43, Republicans 23–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
37
No
57
Did not vote
9
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 43 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 15 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 275: A bill to provide price and income protection for farmers and assure consumers of an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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