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House roll call 306 · 99th Congress · Oct 7, 1985

An amendment to H R 2100 removing many changes to the food stamp program. These changes would increase the amount of benefits and expand the number of eligible

On Oct 7, 1985, the House voted 171–238 (HR 2100). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–218, Republicans 154–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

171

No

238

Did not vote

26

Date

Oct 7, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.