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House roll call 874 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To amend S. 1309 by limiting eligibility for the food stamp program to households with gross incomes below the poverty line. (motion failed)

On May 8, 1980, the House voted 106–297 (S 1309). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–234, Republicans 82–64. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
106
No
297
Did not vote
36
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans82 yes · 64 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 234 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

The bill

S. 1309: A bill to increase the fiscal year 1979 authorization for appropriations for the food stamp program.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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