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House roll call 257 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To pass H.R. 4303, amending the food stamp act of 1977 to eliminate certain restrictions and allow more deduction in benefits for the elderly. (motion passed)

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 405–8 (HR 4303). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–1, Republicans 144–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
405
No
8
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 1 no · 18 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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