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House roll call 519 · 94th Congress · Nov 13, 1975

To amend H.R. 10647, making supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1976, by reducing the eligibility level for a household to receive food stamps to the poverty

On Nov 13, 1975, the House voted 159–230 (HR 10647). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–205, Republicans 101–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
159
No
230
Did not vote
36
Date
Nov 13, 1975

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 33 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 205 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 10647: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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