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Senate roll call 165 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by restoring the purchase requirement for food stamps that is now in existing law. The purchase requirement states that a family of four with

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 31–64 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–50, Republicans 22–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
31
No
64
Did not vote
8
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 50 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 15 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 275 by restoring the purchase…: Senate Vote, May 24, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-165/to-amend-s-275-by-restoring-the-purchase-requirement (accessed 2026-10-17).