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House roll call 663 · 94th Congress · Mar 2, 1976

To amend H.R. 10760 by striking the section providing black lung benefits to widows of miners killed in underground coal mines after 17 years of employment in s

On Mar 2, 1976, the House voted 141–253 (HR 10760). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–217, Republicans 99–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

141

No

253

Did not vote

47

Date

Mar 2, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.