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House roll call 439 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1977

To amend the committee amendment to H.R. 7171 by requiring that food stamp households with an adjusted gross income that is greater than twice the poverty leve

On Jul 27, 1977, the House voted 149–262 (HR 7171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–239, Republicans 115–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
149
No
262
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 239 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 the committee amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-439/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-7171 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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