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Senate roll call 140 · 97th Congress · Jun 10, 1981

To amend S. 1007, the authorization of funds for fiscal years 1982 through 1985 for the food stamp program, by (continued) reinstating the purchase requirement

On Jun 10, 1981, the Senate voted 33–66 (S 1007). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–27, Democrats 6–39, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

33

No

66

Did not vote

2

Date

Jun 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.