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House roll call 120 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by reducing budget authority for the food stamp program by $650 million. (motion failed) see note(s) 4

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 147–276 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–244, Republicans 122–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
147
No
276
Did not vote
16
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 244 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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