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House roll call 877 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To amend S. 1309 by converting the food stamp program into a block grant program effective in fiscal 1982. (motion failed)

On May 8, 1980, the House voted 111–268 (S 1309). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–235, Republicans 102–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
111
No
268
Did not vote
52
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 38 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 235 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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