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House roll call 437 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1977

To amend a committee amendment to H.R. 7171 by denying eligibility to the food stamp program to all strikers except those that had been eligible beforehand for

On Jul 27, 1977, the House voted 170–249 (HR 7171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–220, Republicans 112–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
170
No
249
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 220 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a committee amendment to H.R. 7171…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-437/to-amend-a-committee-amendment-to-h-r-7171 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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