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Senate roll call 328 · 99th Congress · Nov 21, 1985

To amend S 1714 by allowing the states to charge sales tax on items purchased with food stamps.

On Nov 21, 1985, the Senate voted 32–67 (S 1714). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–31, Democrats 11–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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

32

No

67

Did not vote

2

Date

Nov 21, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.