To pass S. 2853, as amended, to amend the food stamp act of 1964 by insuring a proper level of accountability on the part of food stamp vendors.

On Apr 8, 1976, the Senate voted 71–0 (S 2853). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 30–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 71
No: 0
Did not vote: 25
Date: Apr 8, 1976

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 2853: A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to ensure a proper level of accountability on the part of food stamp vendors.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2853, as amended, to amend the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-750/to-pass-s-2853-as-amended-to-amend-the (accessed 2026-10-17).