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House roll call 780 · 103rd Congress · May 19, 1994

Black lung benefits restoration act

On May 19, 1994, the House voted 252–166 on “On Passage” (HR 2108). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 228–18, Republicans 23–148, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
252
No
166
Did not vote
28
Date
May 19, 1994

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 148 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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, “Black lung benefits restoration act: House Vote, May 19, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-780/black-lung-benefits-restoration-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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