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House roll call 757 · 95th Congress · Feb 15, 1978

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 4544, the black lung benefits reform act of 1977.

On Feb 15, 1978, the House voted 264–113 (HR 4544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–28, Republicans 45–94. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
264
No
113
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 94 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 28 no · 38 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-757/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).