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House roll call 889 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1980

To agree to the conference report on H. J. RES. 545, making an urgent appropriation for the food stamp program. (motion passed)

On May 14, 1980, the House voted 316–36 (HJRES 545). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–9, Republicans 107–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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
316
No
36
Did not vote
75
Date
May 14, 1980

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 33 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 9 no · 55 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H. J…: House Vote, May 14, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-889/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).