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Senate roll call 131 · 99th Congress · Jun 20, 1985

To amend H.R. 1872 to permit states to retain or "carry over" 5 percent of their allocations for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and c

On Jun 20, 1985, the Senate voted 40–58 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–20, Democrats 7–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

40

No

58

Did not vote

3

Date

Jun 20, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.