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House roll call 164 · 91st Congress · Dec 17, 1969

To recommit the conference report on S. 2917, to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in TH) coal mining industry of the U.S., with instr

On Dec 17, 1969, the House voted 83–258 (S 2917). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–185, Republicans 81–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
83
No
258
Did not vote
107
Date
Dec 17, 1969

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 74 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 185 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2917: A bill to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in the coal mining industry of the United States

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 recommit the conference report on S…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-164/to-recommit-the-conference-report-on-s-2917-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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