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House roll call 1247 · 96th Congress · Dec 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7745, amending the black lung benefits act to provide that certain amounts available for disbursements under section 424 of s

On Dec 1, 1980, the House voted 237–118 (HR 7745). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–19, Republicans 37–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
237
No
118
Did not vote
84
Date
Dec 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 100 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 19 no · 61 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7745…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1247/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7745 (accessed 2026-10-17).