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House roll call 521 · 95th Congress · Sep 19, 1977

To amend the thompson substitute amendment to the committee substitute bill for H.R. 4544. This erlenborn amendment would delete language that allows for redu

On Sep 19, 1977, the House voted 106–268 (HR 4544). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–244, Republicans 100–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
106
No
268
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 36 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 244 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4544: A bill to amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act to improve the black lung benefits program established under such Act.

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 amend the thompson substitute amendment…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-521/to-amend-the-thompson-substitute-amendment-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).