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Senate roll call 947 · 95th Congress · Aug 10, 1978

To amend H.R. 13125 by reducing the funding for the food stamp program by $2 billion.

On Aug 10, 1978, the Senate voted 16–80 (HR 13125). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–58, Republicans 14–23, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
16
No
80
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 10, 1978

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 58 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13125: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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