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Senate roll call 745 · 94th Congress · Apr 8, 1976

To table the allen amendment no. 1550 the dole mcgovern amendment to S. 3136. The allen amendment eliminates the food stamp purchase requirements.

On Apr 8, 1976, the Senate voted 82–5 (S 3136). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 32–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
82
No
5
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 8, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the allen amendment no. 1550 the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-745/to-table-the-allen-amendment-no-1550-the-dole (accessed 2026-10-16).

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