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House roll call 293 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To pass H.R. 4057, a bill amending the food stamp act of 1970 by setting a ceiling for 1979. (motion passed)

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 335–81 (HR 4057). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–14, Republicans 84–68. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 82 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
335
No
81
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans84 yes · 68 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

The bill

H.R. 4057: A bill to amend section 18 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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