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House roll call 565 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To amend H.R. 4904, welfare reform, by permitting states to direct HEW to extend cash in lieu of food stamps to households of which every member is over 65, eli

On Nov 7, 1979, the House voted 406–2 (HR 4904). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 258–1, Republicans 148–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

406

No

2

Did not vote

32

Date

Nov 7, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.