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House roll call 876 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To amend S. 1309 by providing for repayment of certain excess food stamp benefits. (motion passed)

On May 8, 1980, the House voted 241–147 (S 1309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–151, Republicans 144–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
241
No
147
Did not vote
35
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 151 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

S. 1309: A bill to increase the fiscal year 1979 authorization for appropriations for the food stamp program.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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