To amend H. J. RES. 545 by eliminating duplication in the food stamp and school lunch programs. (motion failed) see note(s) 27

On May 14, 1980, the Senate voted 30–58. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–43, Republicans 22–16, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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: 30
No: 58
Did not vote: 12
Date: May 14, 1980

By party

Democrats7 yes · 43 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted yes
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted yes
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
William Thad Cochran R-MS voted no
Harrison Hagan Schmitt R-NM voted no
Pete Vichi Domenici R-NM voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted no
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted yes
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted yes
John William Warner R-VA voted no
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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