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Senate roll call 163 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by extending the duration of the food stamp program for five years instead of two.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 46–49 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–23, Republicans 13–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
46
No
49
Did not vote
8
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 25 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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