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Senate roll call 159 · 95th Congress · May 20, 1977

To pass H.R. 2, the surface mining and reclamation act of 1977, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. 7.

On May 20, 1977, the Senate voted 57–8 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–1, Republicans 23–11, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
57
No
8
Did not vote
23
Date
May 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2: A bill to provide for the cooperation between the Secretary of the Interior and the States with respect to the regulation of surface coal mining operations, and the acquisition and reclamation of abandoned mines.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 2, the surface mining and…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-159/to-pass-h-r-2-the-surface-mining-and (accessed 2026-10-15).

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