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House roll call 425 · 95th Congress · Jul 25, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 702, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 4544, the black lung benefits reform act of 1977.

On Jul 25, 1977, the House voted 306–83 (HRE 702). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–9, Republicans 56–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
306
No
83
Did not vote
52
Date
Jul 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 74 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 9 no · 35 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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