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House roll call 441 · 95th Congress · Jul 28, 1977

To amend the foley committee amendment (see RC 473) to H.R. 7171 by authorizing the secretary of agriculture to organize pilot projects in which food stamps co

On Jul 28, 1977, the House voted 159–255 (HR 7171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–240, Republicans 124–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
159
No
255
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 240 no · 14 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 foley committee amendment (see…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-441/to-amend-the-foley-committee-amendment-see-rc-473 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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