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Senate roll call 147 · 97th Congress · Jun 10, 1981

To pass S. 1007, the authorization of funds for fiscal years 1982 through 1985 for the food stamp program. (motion passed)

On Jun 10, 1981, the Senate voted 77–17 (S 1007). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–15, Democrats 41–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
77
No
17
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 10, 1981

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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