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House roll call 1247 · 96th Congress · Dec 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7745, amending the black lung benefits act to provide that certain amounts available for disbursements under section 424 of s

On Dec 1, 1980, the House voted 237–118 (HR 7745). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–19, Republicans 37–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

237

No

118

Did not vote

84

Date

Dec 1, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.