To pass H.R. 1139, the bill to revise and extend the programs of the national school lunch act through fiscal 1980, after striking all after the enacting claus

On Jun 30, 1977, the Senate voted 96–0 (HR 1139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jun 30, 1977

By party

Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1139: A bill to extend through fiscal year 1982 certain child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 1139, the bill to revise and…: Senate Vote, Jun 30, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-267/to-pass-h-r-1139-the-bill-to-revise (accessed 2026-10-17).