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Senate roll call 167 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by restricting the eligibility for food stamps to those families whose incomes do not exceed 125% of the poverty level income.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 27–64 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–45, Republicans 14–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
27
No
64
Did not vote
12
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 45 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 4 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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