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House roll call 522 · 95th Congress · Sep 19, 1977

To amend the thompson substitute amendment to the committee amendment to H.R. 4544. This amendment of the representative from illinois would delete language TH

On Sep 19, 1977, the House voted 136–242 (HR 4544). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–233, Republicans 118–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
136
No
242
Did not vote
44
Date
Sep 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 233 no · 33 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

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the thompson substitute amendment…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-522/to-amend-the-thompson-substitute-amendment-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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