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Senate roll call 822 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1980

To amend S. 2675, child nutrition program, by permitting the (continued) states to consolidate and reorganize certain food programs administered by the departme

On Jul 24, 1980, the Senate voted 51–44 (S 2675). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–39, Republicans 35–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
51
No
44
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 24, 1980

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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