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House roll call 650 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To agree to the conference report on S. 717, the federal mine safety and health amendments act of 1977.

On Oct 27, 1977, the House voted 376–35 (S 717). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–14, Republicans 116–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
376
No
35
Did not vote
29
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 14 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 717: A bill to promote safety and health in the mining industry, to prevent recurring disasters in the mining industry, and for other purposes.

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 the conference report on S. 717…: House Vote, Oct 27, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-650/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-717 (accessed 2026-10-17).