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Senate roll call 110 · 96th Congress · May 23, 1979

To amend S. 292, dealing with supplemental food programs, by authorizing withholding of funds from states which fail to properly administer child feeding progra

On May 23, 1979, the Senate voted 77–19 (S 292). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 35–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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

77

No

19

Did not vote

5

Date

May 23, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.