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House roll call 881 · 96th Congress · May 13, 1980

To pass H. J. RES. 545, making an urgent appropriation for the department of agriculture for the food stamp program for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1980. (

On May 13, 1980, the House voted 354–56 (HJRES 545). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–8, Republicans 107–48. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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
354
No
56
Did not vote
27
Date
May 13, 1980

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 48 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 8 no · 22 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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