House rejects the amendment to add soda to SNAP's ineligible items
On Agreeing to the Amendment
APR 30, 2026 · 10:55 AM ET
Both parties split: Democrats 29–183, Republicans 156–55. 27 votes short of the 213 needed.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to add H.Amdt. 206, defining certain carbonated drinks as ineligible for SNAP benefits, to H.R. 7567. The bill would reauthorize through FY2031 and modify Department of Agriculture programs covering farm support, conservation, nutrition assistance, and other areas. The amendment failed, falling 27 votes short of the 213 needed; this was not a vote on final passage of the bill.
Add H.Amdt. 206’s definition of certain soda as ineligible for SNAP benefits to H.R. 7567.
Leave H.R. 7567’s text unchanged on whether this defined category of soda is ineligible for SNAP benefits.
Adds soda to the Food and Nutrition Act’s definition of ineligible items, defining it as a carbonated beverage with more than 1 gram per serving of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring.
Passed the House 224–200 on April 30, 2026. Now waiting in the Senate, 242 days after it was introduced.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
213 is a majority of the 424 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
Both parties splitBoth parties split.
Every vote on H.R. 7567, in both chambersEvery vote on H.R. 7567
- APR 21Reported by AgricultureREPORTED34–17
- APR 29#140Previous question on the rule (H.Res. 1224)AGREED TO215–210
- APR 29#141On the rule (H.Res. 1224)AGREED TO216–210
- APR 30#151THIS VOTEAmendment H.Amdt. 206FAILED186–23827 votes short of the 213 needed.
- APR 30#153Motion to recommitFAILED211–214
- APR 30#154On passagePASSED224–20014 Democrats voted yes
Coverage of this vote and its bill3 stories from 3 outlets
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- TexasGOPVoteRIGHTCongressman Jake Ellzey Votes in Favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 to Strengthen American Agriculture and Rural Communities
Lean describes the outlets, not the vote.
