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Senate roll call 311 · 95th Congress · Jul 21, 1977

To amend S. 1538, the black lung benefits revenue act of 1977, by deleting section 105 and reserving the right of the federal government to conduct their own x

On Jul 21, 1977, the Senate voted 41–49 (S 1538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–43, Republicans 28–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

41

No

49

Did not vote

12

Date

Jul 21, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.