To proceed to consideration of H.R. 10760, to improve program of benefits for victims of black lung disease, and to revise the financial provisions of such pro

On Sep 30, 1976, the Senate voted 68–10 (HR 10760). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 20–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 68
No: 10
Did not vote: 21
Date: Sep 30, 1976

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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