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House roll call 523 · 95th Congress · Sep 19, 1977

To pass H.R. 4544.

On Sep 19, 1977, the House voted 283–100 (HR 4544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–20, Republicans 47–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
283
No
100
Did not vote
44
Date
Sep 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 87 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 20 no · 31 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 4544.: House Vote, Sep 19, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-523/to-pass-h-r-4544 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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