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Senate roll call 213 · 96th Congress · Jul 23, 1979

To agree to a substitute for S. 1309, food stamp program authorization. The mcgovern amendment allows the elderly and disabled to claim excess medical expense d

On Jul 23, 1979, the Senate voted 75–20 (S 1309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 22–17, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
75
No
20
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 23, 1979

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute for S. 1309, food…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-213/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-s-1309-food (accessed 2026-10-17).