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House roll call 1079 · 95th Congress · Jun 9, 1978

To agree to H. J. RES. 945, the resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the black lung program of the department of labor for fiscal year 197

On Jun 9, 1978, the House voted 237–72 (HJR 945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–17, Republicans 59–75. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
237
No
72
Did not vote
87
Date
Jun 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 75 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 17 no · 74 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 agree to H. J. RES. 945, the resolution…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1079/to-agree-to-h-j-res-945-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).