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Senate roll call 160 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To table the thurmond amendment to S. 275, the proposed food and agriculture act. The thurmond amendment would prohibit the distribution of food stamps to far

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 56–38 (S 275). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–13, Republicans 14–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
56
No
38
Did not vote
10
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 24 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 275: A bill to provide price and income protection for farmers and assure consumers of an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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