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Senate roll call 205 · 95th Congress · Jun 15, 1977

To offer a substitute to the hatfield amendment to S. 1523. The humphrey amendment gives priority to food and fiber purchases when utilizing the appropriation f

On Jun 15, 1977, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 1520). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–17, Republicans 16–20, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

37

Did not vote

11

Date

Jun 15, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.