To pass S. 292, a bill reducing from $800 million to $750 million the 1980 entitlement funding level for the special supplemental food program. (motion

On May 23, 1979, the Senate voted 91–0 (S 292). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 91
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 23, 1979

By party

Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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