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House roll call 875 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To amend S. 1309 by reinstating the purchase requirement except in households with a member who is over 60 years of age or is blind or disabled. (motion failed)

On May 8, 1980, the House voted 154–248 (S 1309). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–224, Republicans 123–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
154
No
248
Did not vote
26
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 30 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 224 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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