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House roll call 662 · 94th Congress · Mar 2, 1976

To pass H.R. 1056, the rule to consider H.R. 10760, the black lung benefits reform act increasing the compensation for coal miners.

On Mar 2, 1976, the House voted 275–118 (HR 1056). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–28, Republicans 41–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
275
No
118
Did not vote
48
Date
Mar 2, 1976

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 90 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 28 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 1056, the rule to consider H.R…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-662/to-pass-h-r-1056-the-rule-to-consider (accessed 2026-10-17).