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Senate roll call 211 · 96th Congress · Jul 23, 1979

To amend mcgovern amendment to S. 1309, food stamp program authorization, by removing from the bill the provisions relative to the spending ceilings for fiscal

On Jul 23, 1979, the Senate voted 37–57 (S 1309). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–42, Republicans 24–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
57
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 23, 1979

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 42 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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